Transition
A smooth, happy start to school is important for all students entering Baringa School.
Transition from Kindergarten to School
For students accessing Baringa from kindergarten, a 3 week transition program is offered in Term 4 in preparation for enrolment the following year.
Details about each year's Kindergarten to School Transition Program will be available for download below towards the of each school year.
Click here to download Transition Program details.
Orientation Program
Baringa provides an orientation program for students wishing to access the school. Following a recommendation from the program Support Group or the student’s mainstream school, contact is made with Baringa. An initial visit by the student and family is arranged, followed by a transition period where the student attends one day per week. In most cases this continues for a term. At the end of this period, a decision is made regarding placement at Baringa.
If placement continues after the orientation program, the student usually increases the number of days of attendance at Baringa and funding arrangements are adjusted accordingly between schools.
Transition between sections of the school
At the conclusion of year 6 and year 10 equivalent age group, students are transitioned into the next section of the school .This involves several days experiencing programs in the new section of the school to familiarise students with new expectations and new staff and programs.
Students entering Baringa school from grade 6 to a brand new school year are usually oriented in a larger group towards the end of the year preceding enrolment. These arrangements are made on an individual basis and must be discussed with the mainstream Principal and Principal of Baringa School.
Graduation
A special ceremony is held for Graduating students at both the end of the Primary school years and then at the end of Secondary school. Parents and relatives are invited to come along and share in this important occasion.
The Primary graduation usually takes the form of an afternoon tea at school, and the Senior students have a formal presentation dinner to signify the final 2 years of school. Information is finalised and parents are advised of dates and venues as they are arranged.
Presentation Night (a celebration of achievements)
At the end of each year we hold a Presentation Night Concert to celebrate the achievements of students throughout the year. Each student is given a Celebration Folder containing photos of special moments and activities they have been involved in.
