Transition Program

The Transition Program is designed to help students in years 6 and 7 with the transition into high school.

The program can be run in a flexible manner to suit the school, from one intensive day, to over an eight week period.

The Transition Program addresses topics including:

• Resilience
• Self Esteem
• Healthy Friendships
• Cyber Safety
• Stress Management
• Decision Making

Other topics on the Armed For Life list can also be included.

Results of the Transition Program

Conclusive Statements from participants of the program:

• 100% of the participants enjoyed the program
• 100% of the participants learnt new things they could apply to high school life
• 100% of the participants would recommend the program to other students

Favourite Topic:

• 45% of participants said ‘Healthy Friendships’
• 20% of participants said ‘Self Esteem’
• 20% of participants said ‘Resilience’

Comments from participants of the Transition Program

When asked: Did you enjoy the program? Why or Why not?

“It was really fun and helped me a lot in how to have good relationships, deal with things properly, and see me and other people in different ways.”

“I really enjoyed the Armed For Life ‘Transition’ program. As the weeks went by I began to use the things we were taught in the sessions, it was also really fun and Adam was such a funny lad!”

“I could relate all your information to my real-life problems especially as a boarder in high school.”

When asked: Would you recommend this program to your friends?

“I would recommend this to friends because I took something away that I will not forget and think they will to.”

“I think this would be good for everyone because everyone needs to be healthy.”