Year 6 to 7 Transition

Year 7 Transition Program

The move from primary school to secondary school is an exciting and milestone in every student’s educational journey. Our Year 7 Transition Program is designed to support students and families well before the first day of school, ensuring a confident and positive start to secondary education.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels known, valued, and prepared. Through a range of carefully planned activities, students have the opportunity to become familiar with their new surroundings, meet teachers and peers, and develop the skills and confidence needed for success in Year 7.

Below are the key transition activities that take place prior to your child commencing at our College.

22/04/2026 Year 7 placement applications open – primary schools distribute the parent/carer pack to all families of Year 6 students.

27/04/2026 College Tours - 5:00pm - 5:30pm (bookings via Trybooking)

28/04/2026 College Tours - 5:00pm - 5:30pm (bookings via Trybooking)

29/04/2026 College Tours - 5:00pm - 5:30pm (bookings via Trybooking)

08/05/2026 Year 7 placement applications due – Parents/carers submit their completed ‘Application for Year 7 Placement 2027’ form to their child’s primary school from this date

24/06/2026 Placement offers made – primary schools notify parents/carers of Year 7 placement outcomes

25/06/2026 Distribution - WSC to forward transition and orientation information to parents/carers

29/10/2026 Grade 6 Information Evening - time to be confirmed

10/11/2026 Student Conference - Wallan Primary School Online Q&A

11/11/2026 Student Conference - Beveridge Primary School Online Q&A

12/11/2026 Student Conference - Our Lady of the Way Primary School Online Q&A

13/11/2026 Student Conference - Wandong Primary School Online Q&A

16/11/2026 Student Conference - Upper Plenty Primary School Online Q&A

08/12/2026 Grade 6 Orientation Day - Grade 6 students attend an Orientation Day at the College, where they are involved in timetabled classes and orientation activities to give them a taste of life at Wallan Secondary College.

Our school zone 

Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria. 

Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school. Your school zone is determined based on your permanent residential address. 

Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their local school. Students may enrol at another school if there are available places. 

For more information about our school zone, please contact the school on 5783 0300. For answers to frequently asked questions about school zones, visit School zones. 

Year 7 enrolments 

All Victorian government primary schools follow the statewide Year 6 to 7 placement timeline.  

The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child at a Victorian government secondary school. Applications for Year 7 open at the start of Term 2. 

Victorian government primary schools manage the Year 7 placement process for their Year 6 students in accordance with the timeline. At the start of Term 2, primary schools will distribute information packs to parents and carers.  

You can find more information about applying for Year 7 placement at Moving from primary to secondary school.   

Other year level enrolments 

We also accept enrolment applications for students in other year levels. You can submit a request at any time in the school year.  

Eligible students who live within our school zone are guaranteed a place, while students outside the zone may be enrolled if there are available places. 

If you are seeking enrolment at other year levels, please contact our school for more information.