Student wellbeing drops after move to high school
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The move from primary to secondary school is a major transition for many children, marked by new environments, new peers and increasing expectations. But while the jump signals growing up and greater independence, it also triggers a significant decline in student wellbeing, according to new research from Adelaide University.
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