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Junior School
Students in Years 7 – 8 are starting their high school journey and beginning their transition to being independent learners with strategies to deal with their emotions and skills for studying and being organised. However, research shows that the transition process takes at least two years. Our staff liaise with our primary school colleagues to ensure a seamless transition into the secondary context. Students in Junior School are taught strong study and organisational skills to ensure they enter Senior School able to focus on their appropriate pathway, study effectively and respond positively to teacher and Student Services feedback.
We encourage parents and teachers to work cohesively to ensure students become skilled at self-management and self-regulation. Students develop social and emotional wellbeing skills as well as being able to identify and build on their strengths. Parents are invited to look at their child’s learning curve wellbeing journal and support their child’s developments.
Woodvale has a committed pastoral care team that provides personal, vocational and social support to the student cohort.
Courses
Junior School students undertake tuition in the following eight Learning Areas, each week:
- The Arts
- English
- Languages – Japanese
- Mathematics
- Physical & Health Education
- Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Technologies
Mentor Group
The Mentor Group Program (formally Home Room) has been strategically restructured to enhance student wellbeing by fostering stronger relationships between students and staff. Mentor group teachers now follow their assigned students from Year 7 through to Year 12, providing consistent support and building deep, positive relationships with both the students and their families. This continuity allows teachers to better understand each student’s unique needs, strengths, and challenges over time.
During the daily 20-minute sessions students engage in mentoring and goal-setting activities that promote a sense of belonging and community within the school. The program is designed to address not only academic goals but also personal development and wellbeing. For older students, the focus includes pathway planning and preparation for life beyond school.
A critical component of the Mentor Group Program is the emphasis on health and wellbeing topics relevant to adolescents. Students explore issues such as exam stress management, the importance of sleep, online safety, mental health awareness, and building resilience. By providing a structured environment to discuss these topics, the program equips students with practical strategies to navigate the challenges of adolescence.
Events you can Attend as a Year 7- 8 Parent
Parent Information Nights are held every year and provide updates to parents in relation to what is happening around the college, the transition process and gives parents an opportunity to ask questions. We also hold a Year 7 Barbeque as a meet and greet where students can introduce their parents to their teacher. We hold parent interview nights two times a year where you can talk directly to your child’s teacher. Teachers are also available through email, telephone or via SEQTA.
We also hold parent workshops to assist parents in developing their skills in supporting their teenage child. These are advertised through direct email messages to parents and caregivers.
