We invite all Year 6 students of our district to attend our Transition Program, designed to allow students to experience life at Gilroy Santa Maria College, familiarise themselves with the College's facilities, and meet staff and other students. 

The Transition Program will be held on the following dates in 2025 (see flyers below for more information):

  • Year 7 Expo & Transition Day 1: Friday 16 May (Term 2) - from 7.30am to 3.00pm
    • Parents/Guardians stay until 10.00am
  • Transition Day 2: Friday 20 June (Term 2) - 8.30am to 11.30am
  • Transition Day 3: Friday 25 July (Term 3) - 8.30am to 11.30am
  • Transition Day 4: Friday 15 August (Term 3) - 8.30am to 11.30am
  • Orientation Day: Tuesday 2 December (Term 4) - 8.30am to 3.00pm - more info to follow
Programs for the Days:
Year 7 Expo + Transition Day 1:
  • From 7.30am - 8.45am - Interactive Subject Display in the Santa Maria Centre - Free Breakfast & Coffee Van
  • 8.45am - 9.15am - "Welcome to Gilroy" Information Session 
  • 9.15am - 10.00am - College Tour
  • 10.00am - Parents/caregivers depart
  • 10.00am - 3.00pm - Students stay & continue with Transition Day activities
Transition Days 2-4:

  • Arrive by 8:30am* - Students attend the registration tent

  • 8:45am to 11:00am - Rotation of activities in Year 6 groups

  • 11:00am to 11:30am - Morning tea (provided)

  • 11:30am - Students return via bus to primary schools

* Students are to be dropped off at M Block ... turn right as you enter the College grounds and follow the road past the Administration building.  Your child may also catch their regular bus to the College.  Please note that all students will be dropped back to their respective primary schools by bus at 11.30am.  If you plan to collect your child, please sign them out from the College Office.

More information regarding the Orientation Day at the end of Term 4 will be forwarded at a later date.

If you have any further questions, please contact the College office on 4776 2888.

Transition Program Flyers