Year 1 and Year 8 can be surprisingly tough transitions (if your child is struggling, they are not alone)
- Written by: Nina Van Dyke, Principal Research Fellow at the Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
Kimberly Farmer/UnsplashWhen we talk about “school transitions”, we generally refer to three specific points: starting primary school, starting secondary school, and moving from secondary school to further education or work.
However, school transitions occur every year, and the lack of a smooth transition, particularly if it occurs...




















