TERM 1 | | | |
Week 10 Thursday, 30 March | Day of Excellence – Digital Technologies | Local Primary School students will be invited to attend Lowood SHS for a Day of Excellence. Students will participate in activities that aim to extend their knowledge and skills. | Years 5 and 6 Max. 30 students |
TERM 2 | | | |
Weeks 6-8 | Visits to primary schools | Staff from Lowood SHS will visit primary schools to deliver information to Year 6 students regarding their transition to high school. | Year 6 |
Week 9 Thursday, 15 June | Day of Excellence - Writing | Local Primary School students will be invited to attend Lowood SHS for a Day of Excellence. Students will participate in activities that aim to extend their knowledge and skills. | Years 5 and 6 |
TERM 3 | | | |
Week 1 Wednesday, 12 Jul | Building My Future | Lowood SHS is hosting the annual subject and careers event. This event is designed for Year 6 into 7 enrolling students, as well as all other year levels. We recognise the importance of allowing students to be able to see all of the opportunities possible and see each year as a 'building block' to their eventual future pathway. | Year 6 |
Week 7 Wednesday, 23 Aug Thursday, 24 Aug | Enrolment Interviews 7:00am – 5:00pm | All Year 6 students must be interviewed with parent/carer. Book an interview directly via the link on the Lowood SHS website (available from Week 2 Term 3). Alternatively, phone Lowood SHS on 5427 8333 directly. | Year 6 |
Week 9 Monday, 4 Sept | Year 6 Bursary Application DUE | Year 6 students can apply for a Bursary to assist in their start to their Secondary Schooling journey. Application forms will be included in the Enrolment Pack. | Year 6 |
Week 10 Wednesday, 13 Sept | Day of Excellence – Arts | Local Primary School students will be invited to attend Lowood SHS for a Day of Excellence. Students will participate in activities that aim to extend their knowledge and skills. | Years 4, 5 and 6 |
TERM 4 | | | |
Early Term 4 | HOD Junior Secondary visits to Primary Schools | HOD Junior Secondary available to visit each school to connect with students, answer questions and complete activities to continue to ensure students are ready for high school. | Year 6 |
Week 4 Friday, 27 October | Day of Excellence – Food Specialisation | Local Primary School students will be invited to attend Lowood SHS for a Day of Excellence. Students will participate in activities that aim to extend their knowledge and skills. | Year 6 Max. 20 students |
Week 9 Monday, 27 Nov Tuesday, 28 Nov | Transition Days 8:45am – 3:00pm (to enable bus travel) | Local Primary School students will spend two days at Lowood SHS. Students will: - be introduced to key members of staff
- be involved in school orientation activities
- participate in get-to-know-you activities
- attend timetabled classes
Students are to make their own way to the Lowood SHS, the Minden School Bus service can be used
| Year 6 NOTE: Only students who have completed the Enrolment process are eligible to attend. |
TERM 1 - 2024 | | | |
Week 1 | Introduction to 2023 Program | All students at Lowood SHS will be welcomed to the school and will: - be introduced to key members of staff
- participate in the induction sessions
- be reminded/introduced to the Lowood SHS expectations in relation to procedures and behaviours
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