Gannawarra school transition publication launched

Parents and guardians of children beginning primary school and secondary school education in 2021 will benefit from the publication of the fourth edition of Gannawarra Shire Council’s School Transition in Gannawarra booklet.

The 2020 edition of the 32-page booklet provides information on all primary and secondary schools located within the Gannawarra, as well as Swan Hill Specialist School.

The document was officially launched at Lake Charm Primary School on Monday, 15 June 2020.

“First developed in 2017, this transition booklet is a partnership between Council, children and youth service providers as well as pre-schools, primary and secondary schools across the Gannawarra,” Mayor Lorraine Learmonth said.

“The booklet allows schools across the Shire to communicate their strengths to potential students by outlaying their philosophies and values, facilities, subjects and electives offered.”

The theme of resilience is incorporated in the 2020 publication, which Mayor Learmonth highlighted during the booklet’s launch.

“Transitions are successful when children and young people feel confident, secure and included,” Mayor Learmonth said.

“The booklet therefore includes information to support mental health and wellbeing and provides practical tips for building resilience of both children and teenagers.

“We are fortunate at Gannawarra to have great choice in services and schools that not only support the education of our local children but also foster positive experiences and a nurturing environment for children to develop confidence, social skills and healthy life habits.

“This in turn help to support happy, healthy and resilient children who make a positive contribution to the wider community.”

All children enrolling in Prep or Year 7 in 2021 will receive a copy of the School Transition in Gannawarra booklet and parents and guardians are encouraged to contact individual schools for further information.

Copies of the booklet are also available online at www.gsc.vic.gov.au and by phoning Council on (03) 5450 9333.