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Positive Prep for Year 7 Parent Workshop

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$70.00

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Support your child’s move to Year 7 with calm, clarity and confidence.

Missed the live event? You’ll soon be able to access the full recorded Parent Workshop — including expert guidance, editable planning tools, and the full Transition to High School workbook in digital format. This workshop is designed to help you feel informed, equipped, and ready to support your child as they enter secondary school.

Tiffany Westphal presenting a slide about supporting Year 6 students during the Positive Prep Parent Workshop.

What was Covered in the Live Event

The Parent Workshop was a live, catered evening event held in August 2025, designed to help families of Year 6 students feel confident and prepared for the transition to high school.

Led by social worker Tiffany Westphal and literacy advocate Cathy Harrison, the session explored how to advocate for your child, reduce stress, and support organisation, communication, and wellbeing as they step into Year 7.

Why this Workshop?

Feel prepared, not panicked — and support your child with clarity and calm.

This recorded version gives you the same expert guidance, tools, and planning templates shared at the live event — all broken into manageable modules so you can revisit each topic at your own pace.

  • High-quality audio with live footage and slides, divided into modules and bite-sized topics for easy navigation.
  • Digital copy of the printable 25 page Positive Prep for Year 7 Parent Workshop Workbook 2025
  • Editable Student Profile template
  • Term-by-term checklists for planning ahead
  • Scripts for school communication and student self-advocacy
  • Executive function and organisation tools
  • Discussion prompts and scenario cards

  • Parents of students starting Year 7 soon
  • Families of neurodivergent or anxious students
  • Anyone seeking structure, advocacy tools and clarity
  • Those who missed the live workshop but want the same value

  • Module 1: Transition risks & structure of high school
  • Module 2: Building a meaningful Student Profile
  • Module 3: Supporting student self-advocacy
  • Module 4: Managing stress & identifying overwhelm
  • Module 5: Curriculum access and learning supports
  • Module 6: Homework routines and realistic expectations
  • Module 7: Executive function and organisation tools
  • Module 8: Accommodations, adjustments, and school engagement

  • All attendees will receive free access to the full recording once editing is complete
  • You’ll receive an email with your access link
  • Includes downloadable workbook

  • The full recorded version will be released as a self-paced course
  • You’ll get lifetime access to the workshop + resources
  • Want us to email you when it’s ready?

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About the Presenters

Cathy Harrison, co-presenter of the Positive Prep Year 7 Parent Workshop and the founder and CEO of Rookery Road.

Cathy Harrison

Cathy Harrison is the CEO of Rookery Road and a literacy advocate dedicated to helping students with learning difficulties thrive. She leads evidence-based programs that build confidence in reading and writing, and she co-presented the Transition to Year 7 Parent Workshop (August 2025), guiding families on communication, organisation, and supporting a smooth transition to high school.

Tiffany Westphal, social worker and co-presenter of the Positive Prep Year 7 Parent Workshop.

Tiffany Westphal

Tiffany Westphal is a social worker who partners with Positive Prep and Rookery Road to support families during the Year 6 to Year 7 transition. She co-presented the Parent Workshop (August 2025), sharing expertise on advocacy, wellbeing, stress reduction, and practical systems that help young people feel ready and organised for high school.

FAQs

We’re finalising edits now and expect the video and workbook bundle to be available in the coming weeks.

Yes — once released, the full package will be available to purchase on this site.

All ticket holders will receive access automatically — no need to re-purchase.