Transition to Secondary School

The move to secondary school is a balancing act for most children as they weigh their excitement for more independence against fears of losing friends, according to the latest Children’s School Lives report.

Looking past primary school, 84% of sixth-class students said they were excited about having greater freedom in secondary school, with many are looking forward to new sports and learning facilities.

Meanwhile 67% feared losing friends during the transition from primary to secondary, with worries over exams and coping with schoolwork the other main concerns for children.

Providing a nuanced picture of school life for over 4,000 students across 189 primary schools nationwide, the Children’s School Lives study aims to learn directly from children as they progress from junior infants to sixth class.

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