Published on: 21 February 2014




Year 7 boys have been getting to know each other and the School as part of transition activities held over the past two weeks. Snorkelling and surf lifesaving games at Leighton Beach along with other in-school activities aim to help ease the move from primary to secondary school.

Director of Planning and Co-Curricular Mark Morrissy said the boys had enjoyed the Friday morning activities led by Assistant Heads of House, outdoor education staff and peer support leaders. In house groups, half the cohort was led through a series of beach awareness activities and games encouraging interaction and engagement with the help of North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club.

While half the year group was at the beach, the remaining cohort was involved in a series of in-school transition activities. The boys attended information sessions to learn more about how the School operates, support services and to reflect on their first weeks.

One session included a ‘meeting’ in the Boardroom with Headmaster Garth Wynne and Head of Senior School Roger Bayly. Here, the boys had an opportunity to learn about the structure of the School, the Christ Church Pedagogy, the House and pastoral system and to discuss their experiences so far.

Year 7 boys take part in four peer support sessions over the term, which are led by nominated Year 11 students. “Peer support leaders provide yet another point of contact for new boys within the School – helping them build confidence and self-esteem, develop communication and relationship skills, and the ability to make responsible decisions,” Mr Morrissy said.