Transitioning to High School

Orientation Day

Your child is requested to attend our Orientation Day at the School on Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 8.40am (arrival from 8.30am), with the day concluding at 3.30pm.

The day is an important aspect of the School’s Transition Program. It allows students to connect with the JSR community, meeting staff and peers and touring the School grounds and facilities. A variety of interactive sessions will be held to build excitement and to ease the nerves that may be occurring when transitioning to a new school environment.

Please refer to the below documents for information relating to drop-off and pick- up details and meeting places. Students are required to assemble in the Gymnasium by 8.40am. Staff and student leaders will be on hand around the campus to guide and assist students; however, we have included a map below that indicates where to drop-off and pick-up your child and where they are to meet.

Headstart Day

Friday 29 January 2027

Year 7 students commence School a day earlier than other cohorts. Arriving at 8.30am and finishing at 3.20pm. This ‘Headstart’ enables time for our Year 7 students to familiarise themselves with their locker, organise their items, receive their device and learn about IT expectations. We will create space for new connections to be formed with both staff and peers, without the hustle and bustle of other year groups also returning to school. We believe this is a valuable opportunity for the Year 7 students to settle into their new environment and should aid in a smooth transition process to secondary school and JSR.

Parents are invited to park on the Terry Hann Oval and walk with their child to Learning Street. Students should bring all items from their booklist. From here, parents have the option of meeting with our Marketing and Community Engagement team for a parent morning tea and campus tour, concluding at 10.30 am.

Specifically organised School run buses will not be available on this day, students will need to be dropped off and picked up from campus.

Transition Camp

As part of the School’s Transition program, Year 7 students attend a 3 day early in Term 1. The camp will consist of activities including beach team building, supervised water-based activities as well as service learning and adventure experiences. In addition to these activities, students will engage with Year 9 Student Leaders, teachers and support staff who will coordinate sessions themed around welcoming our Year 7 students into the Middle School community.

The Camp has been designed to enhance opportunities for students to engage with one another in a less formal setting, to build strong and positive relationships within the year group. This is a significant aspect of our Transition program and an important rite of passage for students commencing their Middle School journey. We focus on this being a time of great change for each child and we emphasise high levels of support to ensure a smooth transition process.

A Consent2Go email about camp will be sent in early February, please ensure this is completed as soon as possible once received.

Year 7 Parent Information

As part of our Transitional process parents are invited to attend key information sessions.

Session 1: 2026 Year 7 Parent Middle School overview session.
Time: Monday 24 November 2025 at 6:00pm

Purpose: This session provides an opportunity for parents to hear from Middle School Leaders and gain an insight of the learning experience and pastoral care at JSRACS.

Session 2: 2026 Year 7 Headstart Day, Optional Morning Tea and Tour

Time: Friday 30 January at 8:30am – 10:30am

Purpose: Help your child bring their items to their locker and feel settled. Meet other parents and tour the School.

Session 3: 2026 Year 7 Parent Sundowner
Time: Wednesday 11 February 2025 at 6.00pm
Location: Middle School Learning Street and Carnley Court

Purpose: This evening is designed to allow parents to connect in a meaningful way with their child’s Pastoral Care Group (PCG) Tutor, connect with other parents and experience the JSR hospitality, community spirit and welcoming nature.

Students are required the bring/wear the following to Orientation Day:

• Hat
• Wear Sunscreen (tubs available at school to reapply)
• PACKED recess and lunch
• Water bottle
• Pencil case with usual items – scissors, glue, colours, pen, pencil, eraser
• Current Year 6 JSR students must wear their normal sports uniform with their House polo shirts.
• Students from external schools should dress in their normal school sports uniform.

To allow us to best support your child on the day, please complete the form below.

Orientation Day Attendance Form

We look forward to welcoming our 2026 Year 7 cohort on Tuesday 2 December, 2025