Torquay College to continue Transition Program in 2024

TORQUAY College is offering its Transition Program in 2024 following a successful launch over the past two months.

Since October, the local primary school has hosted hands on workshops for kinder students transitioning to primary schooling in 2024.

The program offers children the opportunity to explore sciences, sports, performing arts and dance and cooking.

Torquay College assistant principal, Simon Pocervina said the program has been a big hit in the local community.

“We are really blessed at the college to have pretty grounds, including an environment centre, a double gym, a performing arts space, an industrial garden and some fantastic kitchen spaces for cooking.

“Recently we have had many young children come through from all over the area for visits to let them participate in school-based activities which utilize these spaces.

“It’s been really important for us to bring them in and create a real community atmosphere.

“It helps bridge the gap and allows everyone to be apart of what we have here.”

Mr Pocervina said key to the program’s success has been the buy in from the staff.

“The staff and lead teacher Janelle Polworth have just been terrific with it all and putting the time in to creating the space for the children to thrive.

“With their guidance, we will continue the program in 2024.

“The program no doubt can help to alleviate some of the anxiety’s children might have with coming to school, particularly with the changes in social structures with the pandemic.

“We can’t wait to have more children involved again.”

For more information and to get involved, head to www.torquaycollege.vic.edu.au/