How to help students navigate new school environs

The start of a new academic year marks a time when learners find themselves on different paths. Some embark on a journey to a new school while others progress to the next grade within the familiar walls. These changes are not just logistical shifts, they elicit a range of emotional, psychological and sometimes physical effects on the learners.

The first term of the year acts as a transition period for learners as they progress to the next grade. It marks a significant milestone, but it also signals a sea of changes that can stir up a myriad of emotions. The anticipated challenges of separation from old friends, new study schedules, facing unfamiliar teachers, increased workload, just to mention a few.