1st Edition
The Transition Tightrope Supporting Students in Transition to Secondary School
Foreword: Caz Bosch (President Australian Parents Council) Preface: The Leap To Secondary School Introduction: What The Research Says About Transition 1. The Middle Years - Morphing From Gorgeous To Grumpy 2. Boys And Girls - Viva La Difference! 3. The New Social Network - Real Friends, Not Online! 4. Parents Keeping A Connection With Their School 5. Aligning The Stars - Finding That Balance Between Work And Play 6. Work Environment - Basic Or Brilliant? 7. "Where's My Assignment?" The Need To Be Organized 8. Managing Time - It Can Be Done! 9. Attitude - What Attitude! 10. Parents With Style - Which Style Suits You? 11. See It...Hear It...Do It - Working Smarter, Not Harder 12. The Art Of Setting Goals Epilogue: The Last Word
Biography
Angie Wilcock is a teacher, parent and a respected authority on transition from primary to secondary education. She develops and presents information sessions and workshops to parents, students and teachers on a range of educational issues.
