Transition Program
In the final term of the year, a Transition Program may be offered
at the Brisbane Centre. The “Transition Class” is
offered to those families whose children will be entering Year
1 of school the following year. This program takes place in October,
for one hour a week over six (6) weeks, and is attended by the
child and the parent/s. At these classes, the children learn
and practice specific strategies to support the transition to
school process.
School and early childhood professionals have
identified key factors in children’s development and
learning which are important for a smooth transition to school
and success
with
the formal learning program. These skills and attitudes are
developed across all areas of children’s development,
social, emotional, cognitive and physical, and include the
ability to:
- persist with activities and to problem solve when
faced with difficulties;
- share ideas and equipment;
- solve conflicts by non-aggressive means;
- show
concern for and help others;
- be independent and show initiative
in self help routines;
- enjoy and participate in group
experiences;
- enjoy and engage in stories, poetry and
songs;
- initiate and participate in play;
- have confidence in themselves as learners.
Parents are encouraged to visit
prospective schools in the year prior to school entry, to assist in selection
of the
most appropriate
school for their child. Parent Education Classes, as
well as the child’s Auditory-Verbal Therapist, will provide
information about support services available in mainstream
education settings. |
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