As stated in the “English Language Curriculum Guide” (2002), students would undergo a transition period from Primary 6 to Secondary 1 and also from Secondary 3 to Secondary 4. Most of them have to learn in a new environment different from the one they knew before. Careful handling of the transition helps students with different backgrounds and learning needs to build up positive self-esteem and to remain motivated towards learning in school.

This case exemplifies how a primary and a secondary school work together to bridge the gap between the P6 and S1 curricula through holistic planning.