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Becoming the little fish in a big pond isn’t something to be feared at Gilroy Santa Maria College.
“Starting Year 7 is a big moment. It’s the point where students move from being the oldest in primary school to the newest members of a much bigger community. That brings a lot of new opportunities,” says Year 7 Pastoral Leader, Paula Di Bartolo.
“Year 7 at GSMC is about new beginnings, new friendships, and discovering who you can become beyond the classroom.”
From Term 2, Year 6 students from across the district are invited to experience life as a GSMC student.
“Going into Year 7 isn't as scary as people think. It's actually quite fun. We don't have the same teacher for every lesson and we get to move classrooms during the day,” said Phoebe, a Year 7 student.
“Year 6 students should come here because we have really good learning spaces, the teachers are friendly and helpful. We have lots of opportunities to get help with our subjects both at lunchtime and at after school tutoring,” said Kyla G, a Year 7 student.
The GSMC Year 7 Expo happening on May 15 will be the first peek behind the secondary school curtain for current Year 6 students.
This opportunity will show students the subjects, facilities, staff, and potential classmates that will surround them in 2027.
“There’s lots of different opportunities like the dodgeball competition, football, and futsal. The classrooms are big, we have great facilities,” said Logan, a Year 7 student.
Families interested in the Year 7 Expo and Transition Days are encouraged to register their student on the GSMC website.
caption: Year 6 students at GSMC transition days in 2025. photo supplied
caption: Year 6 students with seniors at the year 7 expo in 2025. photo supplied
caption: Year 7 camp game night on magnetic island. Photo supplied
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