Transition to high school
Camden Haven High School
Moorland Public School students typically transition to Camden Haven High School after completing their primary education. We foster a close relationship with Camden Haven High through their primary years, offering students ongoing opportunities to participate in combined events and activities. This close connection helps students feel confident and prepared as they move into high school.
In NSW Government schools, applying to move from primary school to high school is a 3-step process:
Step 1
Complete the Expression Of Interest (EOI)
Request placement at the public school(s) of your choice by completing the EOI online or via the form attached. You can apply to your local high school and/or a maximum of 3 non-local schools.
Step 2
Complete an application to enrol form
Once your child has been offered a place in a school, you will be asked to complete an application to enrol form. The school principal will decide on your enrolment after reviewing your application and may contact you for more information. You will receive an email or letter confirming whether or not your child has been accepted for enrolment.
Step 3
Get to know your new school
Once you receive confirmation of your child’s enrolment, it is important to learn about the new school to support your child’s move to Year 7. The school will organise transition activities and an orientation day for students who will be starting Year 7 the following year. If you need further information, please call the school directly.
Expressions of interest for 2027 will open on March 2nd 2026 and close on March 27th 2026.
Starting high school is an exciting milestone for students and families. Moving from Year 6 to Year 7 can feel like a big change. We help every child feel confident and supported during the transition to high school.
Find out more in the Getting ready for high school guide.
What to expect in high school
High school brings new experiences and routines, including:
- a larger school with more subjects, teachers and classrooms
- a timetable with different lessons each day
- moving between classrooms and carrying books and equipment
- more independence and responsibility for homework and study
- new friendships and opportunities to join activities and clubs.
Before your child starts Year 7
Enrolment interview
Before your child begins, families may be asked to meet with our principal. This is a time to share:
- medical conditions or allergies
- family circumstances that may affect your child’s start
- any learning or wellbeing needs.
We will also explain the supports our school provides, such as:
- support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through personalised learning pathways
- extra support for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- support for students with disability or other learning needs through inclusive education programs.
Learn more about additional learning support and enrolment requirements at our school.
Our transition program
We work closely with local primary schools to help students feel ready. Our transition to high school programs help Year 6 students get ready for Year 7. Activities may include:
- orientation days and school tours
- parent information sessions and meet the teacher events
- subject tasters and classroom visits
- peer support activities with older students.
Students, parents and carers can join these sessions to learn about daily schedules, uniforms, lunches and communication. If you need an interpreter, let us know.
Contact Camden Haven High School to learn more.
Getting ready at home
You can help your child prepare by:
- talking positively about starting high school
- buying uniforms, shoes, stationery and school supplies
- checking if a laptop or device is needed
- practising their travel route to school
- making sure they know your phone number and emergency contacts
- encouraging routines such as packing their school bag
- encouraging them to check their timetable and school bell times the night before day 1 of Term 1.
For more advice, see the Getting ready for high school guide.