Transition to secondary school is a programme for children who are currently in 6th class and due to begin attending secondary school. Topics covered include the following; organization, time management (getting up on time, getting to school on time), coping with homework, coping with schoolwork and writing, coping with change, relating to peers, and relating to teachers
The group aim is to address the difficulties that young people face when they transition from primary school to secondary school. The group will consist of children of similar needs, and will focus on learning strategies to help deal with the issues encountered in the move.
The group will focus on the following goals:
Organisational Skills
Time management
Academic strategies
Socialisation – Relating to peers
Relating to teachers
Day and time: Saturday afternoon
This programme is designed in segments with essential components each week with each week building on the previous week.
It is therefore advised that participants attend for all sessions to ensure maximum outcomes.
For more information Contact Horizons at info@horizonstherapy.ie or 042-9351777