SARA GILLIGAN

NEXT week significant transitions will occur when local children start school for the first time or move from primary school to high school.

While the transition for students at R-12 schools may be smoother than beginning at a new educational institution, the same pressures and responsibilities that come with high school and its  curriculum are still experienced by all.

Chloe Prior, who will transition into high school at Gawler & District College next week, acknowledged the upcoming challenges she and her fellow students would face.

“High school will be a lot harder because there will be a lot more homework and we will have a lot more responsibilities,” she said.

But I think it will be a lot more exciting, with more choice making and opportunities available.”

Fellow Gawler & District College student Brenna Carmichael wasn’t as keen to take the jump into high school, however accepted the step was necessary to achieve her career goals.

“I know there’s going to be a lot of work I’m not interested in doing,” she said.

“However, I do want to maybe be a therapist and know I will need to complete school.”

Matthew Nance is heading to Trinity College and hopes to one day become a teacher or doctor.

“I feel that high school will be full of opportunities,” he said.

“Even though we get pushed at school it will benefit us later on as it teaches us about what we will face later in life.”