Wentworth Point High School

Courage to Grow, Strength to Connect

Telephone(02) 8737 7000

Emailwentworthpoint-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

The Transition to High School

The transition to high school is an important step in a child’s educational journey. At Wentworth Point High School, we are committed to supporting students and their families through this process by providing a range of events and initiatives to assist this transition. We aim to help students build confidence, develop new friendships, and become familiar with their new school community, ensuring a positive start to high school life.

 

Orientation Day

Date: Tuesday 2 December 2025 (this is a pre-determined date for all NSW public high schools)

Time: All students are asked to arrive between 9:00-9:30am for registration. The day will end at 2:15pm.

What to wear: Students are encouraged to wear their current primary school sports uniform.

What to bring: Students should bring their recess, lunch and a drink bottle with water on the day.  

Upon arrival: Students will enter through the main entrance on Burroway Rd and sign-in on entry. Parents should accompany their child to the sign on. Students will then be directed to their meeting location. 

Outline of the day: Students will have the opportunity to spend time in the school’s facilities and meet with their future teachers. There will be games and activities that facilitate students getting to know students from other schools. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in lessons.

 

Parent Information Sessions

Location: School Library

Session 1: 9:30am

Session 2: 2:30pm

This parent information sessions will provide information on:

  • Various school operations and administrative procedures
  • The curriculum and possible co-curricular opportunities
  • Uniform
  • Technology use (including Bring Your Own Device)
  • Provide an opportunity for questions

 

Family Interviews

Purpose: These interviews are OPTIONAL and aim to support the transition of students who may have specific learning or wellbeing support needs.

If you would like an interview: If you feel an interview would support your child’s transition, please complete this booking form: Link to Form for Interview Request

 

Uniform Fittings

The school uniform is purchased through our providers, Reji, who have a retail outlet on our school grounds. All students are expected to be dressed in full school uniform every day.

The following dates and times are available for parents to have their child fitted for the school uniform.

During the rest of this term (these are recommended)

  • Thursday mornings for the rest of the school term from 8am – 9:30am
  • 10 December: 8am – 11.30am
  • 11 December: 8am – 11.30am

During January school holidays

Parents should note that these days are the busiest days of the year and wait times can be very long. It is not ideal for families to wait until January for purchases.

  • 12 January: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
  • 23 January: 9am – 11:00am
  • 30 January: 12:30pm – 2:30pm

 

Welcome Pack

Click here for information to get you ready for the first week of school, including equipment needs, uniform, the daily structure and so on.

 

Students' first day

Please click on this link for more details about the first few days for students.

 

NSW Department of Education Resources

The NSW Department of Education also provides excellent resources to support parents and students with their move to high school.

These can be found at this link.