Transition

Year 7 Transition

At the end of year, usually in late November or early December, an orientation day is held for all children enrolled to begin Year 7 in the following year. The day is designed to help children become familiar with the surroundings of their new school facilities and to give them a taste for secondary school life.

On the day, students are introduced to their home room teacher and get the chance to meet others in their home room group. The home room teacher stays the same throughout the year and is there to provide support, guidance and a friendly ear on any issues a student may be having.

Students also commence a project during their orientation day which they will complete once they commence in Year 7 the following year.

Day in the life of Year 7

Scholarships

Excellence Scholarships are available for students entering Year 7 at Hume Central Secondary College. Excellence could be demonstrated through involvement in the local community, music or drama, sport or academic excellence.

Three scholarships at each Junior Campus to the value of $500 will be awarded to eligible students entering Year 7 in 2025. Funds are to be used for educational purposes. For example:

  • Textbooks
  • Laptop
  • Uniform
  • Excursions

The following supporting document, should be included:

  • A photocopy of Grade 6 midyear report and final Grade 5 report.
  • A supporting letter from the primary school principal indicating excellence and/or ability, and level of involvement in school activities.
  • Photocopies of certificates, awards, examination or competition results, reports from music, drama or art teacher, or sports coach, citing excellence in the school or the general community.
  • A short statement, in 300 words or less, written and signed by the applicant, outlining his/her goals for the future.
  • The completed application form.

Application must be submitted no later than 6th October 2024, either by post or delivered to Town Park Campus in a sealed envelope.

Successful candidates will be notified in Term 4, prior to Year 7 Orientation Day.

 

Hume Central Secondary College
PO Box 159
DALLAS 3047

Town Park Reception
60-70 Tanderrum Way
BROADMEADOWS 3047

Year 9 to Year 10 Transition

In year 9, students start choosing specialised subjects that interest them and that will best support choices for the future. This is part of getting ready for the senior years of school. Students can choose subjects from Arts, Design and Technology, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Science.

Specially trained teachers work closely with students to help them to choose their subjects. Each student has an interview to discuss what interests them, what they are good at and what they might like to do when they finish school (i.e. work with animals, forensics, design buildings etc.). This ensures that students choose subjects that theyll enjoy learning about and that give them a wide range of choices in the future. Subject choice interviews are normally held in Term 3.