Years 7 -9 - how to foster engagement
Aug 07, 2026
Research shows students beginning high school suffer, not just for a short time, but they often, lose confidence, are less inclined to be engaged or persevere. Students became more worried and sad, feeling less happiness and optimism and these feelings can last for years.
This is what's new - transition issues can last much longer than previously thought and students need support that continues well beyond the first days or weeks of high school..
They found students improved after 2 years, but did not return to primary school feelings of wellbeing, while at secondary school.
How to counter this?
Research also suggests stronger links between primary and high schools could help with transition.Transition programs between primary and secondary schools - already in place in many schools, but now look for deeper ongoing connections.
Helping students to develop practical learning skills, such as planning schoolwork, setting goals, breaking large tasks into smaller steps and trying a different strategy when they get stuck, may help them feel more confident and capable as they adjust to the demands of high school.
Read the article in The Conversation here
Naplan - scores similar but low participation in NT
We're sure teachers will have a better read of the scores, but they seem roughly the same as previously.
What really stands out to us is -
- The low participation of NT students and also that
- Despite Victorian teachers dissatisfaction, scores of Victorian students was either hig
Creativity - the Big C & the Small c.
Many people think of creativity as being brilliant or innovative in the arts or sciences, or even just pursuing these disciplines as hobbies - these are what academics call the Big C Creativity.
They argue that creativity, the small c type, is what helps us solve everyday problems, consider options
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Sydney - brilliant show for Yrs 7-12 in Term 4
The impressive team from from Treehouse Theatre have put together another amazing work this year.
In Young Refugee, experience the powerful narratives of child refugees, now teenagers, as they bravely share their real-life journeys of escaping war and persecution to start anew in Australia
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