MAKING AN EFFECTIVE TRANSITION FROM PRIMARY TO SECOND LEVEL

Transitioning to second-level is a key life change – how 6th class pupils adapt to their new
second-level school matters and has lasting consequences. The evidence points to the need
for the development of personal characteristics as a crucial preparation for young
adolescents to be able to cope with change at an organisational, learning and personal
development level. The objective of this important seminar is to highlight these changes and
to facilitate a conversation which will enable teachers and parents to support and develop
resilient young people and give them tools to be ready to cope with change as they transition
from primary to second-level. Changes will be discussed for various types of pupils including
the worrier, the child with learning difficulties and the highly able/ gifted child

Dr. Healy Eames is an experienced teacher, teacher educator, author, facilitator and
parent. Director of Study and Careers, an educational consultancy with a learning,
wellbeing and careers’ focus, she is the author of the newly published book ‘The
Gifted Learner: How to Help’; ‘Switching on for Learning: A Student Guide to Exam &
Career Success’ see www.studyandcareers.ie/shop and the online ‘learning to learn’
programme -see studyandcareers.thinkific.com- Fidelma has a long track record of
working with teachers, students and parents. Her sessions are reputed to be
thought-provoking, motivational and practical.

By the end of the course participants will:
Be aware of the need to prepare 6th class pupils for the transition to 2nd level and the evidence
supporting the need for preparation, with the support of Irish pupil’s video testimonies
Identify, recognize and understand key changes the child will experience
Have explored strategies to help the child cope with change
Be aware of useful resources to support the child through this key life change

Wednesday, 21st May 2025
Time: 7 pm – 8 pm