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Home>Council Services>Knox Youth Services (KYS)>Information for Parents and Families>The Knox Schools Expo
The Knox Schools Expo is an annual information night for parents, guardians and carers of Years 5 & 6 children changing to Secondary School in the near future.
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| What to Expect - The Expo Evening | | The evening provides parents, families and young people with an opportunity to explore and discuss key factors to consider when choosing a secondary school for the future, including their social and emotional wellbeing which is an essential consideration at a time of transition.
The event includes a guest speaker, a panel of youth and education representatives and representatives from every secondary school in Knox have been invited to attend and promote their school.
Handouts are available from the guest speaker, Rod Dungan, which are accessible via the downloadable link below, 'Choosing a School'.
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| Details for Attending the Knox Schools Expo |
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DETAILS OF THE EVENT |
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| VENUE: |
Knox City Council, 511 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South Function Rooms 3 & 4 |
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Thursday 14 March, 2013 |
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6.45 - 8.45pm |
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FREE |
| BOOKINGS: |
Bookings are not required! |
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| For More Information... | | About Knox Schools Expo event contact Angela Thurbon, Community Projects Worker, Knox Youth Services t: 9298 8533 or e: Angela Thurbon or Youth Administrative Officer t: 9298 8308 e:Megan Parker
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| Knox Secondary Schools Open Days/Nights |
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| Fairhills High School |
To arrange a tour contact the school on t: 9758 5022. |
Fairhills High School |
| Boronia K - 12 College |
School Tours are available by appointment. Please contact the College on t: 9760 4900. |
Boronia K-12 College |
| Bayswater Secondary College |
School Tours can be arranged by contacting Kerry Cavanagh t: 8720 7555. |
Bayswater Secondary College |
| Scoresby Secondary College |
Tours of the College can be arranged by t: 9765 4100 and booking a place and time. |
Scoresby Secondary College |
| Wantirna College |
To arrange a tour contact the school t: 9801 9700. |
Wantirna Secondary College |
| Rowville Secondary College Eastern & Western Campus |
Personal tour bookings for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am can be arranged by contacting t: 9755 4555. Bookings for a personal tour is essential. |
Rowville Secondary College |
| The Knox School |
The Knox School invites prospective parents and their children to enjoy a tour of the School.
For dates and times click on the school website or contact the school directly. |
The Knox School - Tours |
| St.Joseph's College |
For school tours contact St.Josephs College t: 9758 2000. |
St.Joseph's College |
| Mater Christi College |
School Tours can be arranged by t: 9754 6611 to make an appointment. |
Mater Christi College |
| Waverley Christian College |
For school tours contact Waverley Christian College t: 9871 8600 |
Waverley Christian College |
| St. Andrews Christian College |
For school tours contact St Andrews Christian College t: 9800 2922. |
St Andrews Christian College |
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| Supporting students with a disability in the transition to Secondary Schools | | The Association for Children with a Disability who offer; Information, Support & Advocacy for Families of Children with a Disability has a resource available for young people and their families to help aid the transition to secondary schools.
The resource, Transition to Secondary Schools; supporting students with a disability in the transition to Victorian government secondary schools provides information on all aspects of school transition from choosing a secondary school and planning for the right supports to be in place, to developing positive partnerships and raising concerns.
For your copy of Transition to Secondary School visit this site (Association for Children with a Disability)
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| Other Resources | | Welcome to Secondary School - A Parent's Guide to Victorian Government Schools.
This publication provides a range of useful information for parents of children beginning secondary school. It will also help you understand the range of opportunities available at Victorian government secondary schools.
visit the link to the education site.
Enrolling in Secondary School
Exploring your options of when and how to enrol your child into State Secondary School. The above Parent's Guide is also a helpful resource for information on this topic.
visit the link to the education site
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| Autism Victoria (Amaze) | | Autism Victoria (Amaze)
The Transition to High School and the Teenage Years are a challenging time for the teenager themselves and for their parents and other close family members. This section covers many sensitive topics including puberty, sexuality, anxiety and emotional stresses, as well as the transition to high school and the stress of exams.
The Transition to High School
Transitions are always difficult for individuals with an ASD, and you will need to once again research the right schooling option for your child, investigate the options and work with the school to set up a program for the individual with an ASD.
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