[NEWS] Year 7 Makes a Smooth Move into Secondary

With the beginning of the 2016-17 academic year comes transitions to new grade levels, classrooms, teachers, and curriculums for all our new and returning students. One of the most challenging transitions is the transition from Primary School to Lower Secondary, where students are expected to become far more self-sufficient, organized, and independent than any time else in their academic studies.

Fortunately, the Yew Chung International School of Beijing devotes ample time to helping its Year 7 students make this adjustment. During the first week of school, students attend a Lower Secondary Skills Week which shows them where their classes will take place, who their teachers are, and, of course, the essential skills needed to succeed in Secondary School.

We interviewed three Year 7 students mid-week to find out just what they were learning as well as their initial impressions of Secondary School.

What was your initial feeling moving from Primary to Secondary School? Was there anything you were particularly worried about?

Luca Viscapi: I've felt good about the move so far, but I felt very scared about the increased homework and moving from class to class on our own.

Nicole Paine: I was mostly worried about the exams and being able to make new friends. However, I'm happy that I have some people I know from Primary joining me in Lower Secondary again this year!

Samantha Ng: I was worried about the tests and meeting new teachers since I didn’t know them, but I’m very excited about learning new things and making new friends!

Read the rest of the Year 7 interview by clicking "read more".