Are you considering moving your child to Nova Pioneer in 2022? Why wait for the new year? We would like to encourage you make the move now. Parents who start with Nova Pioneer before 31 October 2021, will enjoy a tuition free month in January 2022.
You may have some concerns about starting relocating your child mid-year but we believe that this can be a progressive experience for your child and family. Children are known to be quite flexible when it comes to change, and challenging them in this way is a good life lesson for learning adaptability.
Support given to mid-year enrollments
We agree however, that there are potential challenges that come with moving schools in the middle of an academic year. At Nova Pioneer, we work with our parents to ensure we provide support to students who join mid-year. Below are some tips on how parents can make the mid-year transition less disruptive.
Communicate the decision for the move
Talk with your child about moving schools well in advance, if possible. Take time to discuss each concern and allow your child to express themselves and their feelings about changing schools. This will help parents understand their child’s feelings and fears about changing schools. This can also give us insight into how we can best support them. Also ask them what they are looking forward to the most about going to a new school and talk to your child about what to expect at the new school.
Come meet our team
We always advise parents to visit the campus before the child starts classes and ensure they stay engaged with the school and teachers to find out how the child is settling in. Also, feel free to ask for more information on our psychosocial support services in case your child may need additional or professional support to adjust with the change.
Come prepared
Make sure that your child has the correct school stationery and uniform, as well as sports clothes. Also, organise your child’s transportation to commute to and from school. Parents need to remember that children are most concerned about fitting in at school, and having the basics covered can help them integrate better into their new school environment.
Encourage building community
Get your child involved in extracurricular activities that interest them, to help them make new friends and for them to be part of the school community. Also encourage your child to try a new activity to help them grow and expand their scope of activities at school.
Stay connected to old friends
Remember to make space for your child to reconnect and maintain communication with former school friends. It’s good for your child to not feel like they have lost or neglected their old friends, it will also comfort them to be able to keep memories of their previous school and to stay in contact with the friends that they have left behind.
Sources:
https://www.thespruce.com/help-kids-move-to-new-school-2436189
