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Engaging with local high schools is a vital part of our work - from lunch time activities to workshops and assemblies.

High school engagement
Grade 6 Transition Well Program

High school engagement

Engaging with local high schools is a vital part of our work. Valley Youth can visit high schools in Moonee Valley during lunchtimes, assemblies, classroom lessons or student groups.

We offer a range of free pop-up activities and workshops designed to help students build skills, engage with their community, and participate in experiences that promote positive health and well-being. They are also a great way to recognise and celebrate important dates at your school!

Other programs and offerings

Interested in partnering with Valley Youth for a different activity, event, or program? Get in touch! We’d love to discuss how we can personalise our offerings to suit your students' needs.

Our activities and workshops are run by qualified youth workers experienced in school settings and supporting young people with diverse needs. Our team holds valid Working with Children Checks, follows the latest Child Safety Standards, and applies their skills and knowledge with confidence.

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Grade 6 Transition Well program

Are your students feeling nervous about starting high school? Don’t worry, we’ve got their back!

Valley Youth run a free program for Grade 6 students in Moonee Valley called Transition Well, aimed at supporting students transition into Year 7.

During a 1 hour in-person session at your school we have conversations with your students about:

  • their feelings about going into high school
  • what mental health is
  • things to do to maintain positive mental health and wellbeing during the transition
  • activities to identify friends, adults and professionals they can turn to during times of change or stress
  • a Q&A about what it’s like to be in high school covering topics including homework, friendships, bullying and more.

Here’s what students said about the sessions:

  • “The most important thing I learned today was how to maintain good mental health”
  • “There’s always a person who can help you if you need it” and “never be afraid to talk to someone”
  • “High school is not as nerve-racking as I thought”

This program has been running since 2019! The sessions are facilitated by Valley Youth’s qualified youth workers. Our youth workers have Working with Children Checks, follow the latest Child Safety Standards and confidently put their skills and knowledge into practice.

See the 2024 program's success in our downloadable snapshot (PDF,80KB)

All primary schools in Moonee Valley will be contacted and invited to participate in the program in Term 4 in 2025. 

If you have questions about the Grade 6 Transition Well program we’d be happy to answer them! Get in touch with us at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1225.