“That ICPA Qld lobbies Department of Education (DoE) to provide a transition statement for Geographically Isolated (GI) primary students moving to boarding school to ensure they receive a transparent transition and adequate support if required upon request.”
Explanation: From feedback provided from the conference floor on S8 it was identified that primary to secondary schooling is an important transition period, especially for Geographically Isolated Students transitioning to boarding schools.
A transparent transition statement for primary students would ensure these children who are often merging into large schools and adjusting to new ways of learning are provided with the appropriate support. This is especially important when students are moving between a state school to an independent school.
