Gifted Education In New South Wales
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Introduction
Welcome to my webpage. This page is intended to serve as a guide for parents
of intellectually gifted children living in New South Wales, Australia,
who are seeking an appropriate education for their child.
Over recent years more and more schools have begun to see the provision
of education for gifted children as important and have set up programs
to help these children to learn and achieve their potential. This is a
great thing for gifted children but even though a wider range of programs
for the gifted now exist and many schools make provision for these children,
finding out about these programs has often been difficult.
It is the purpose of this page to, hopefully, make that task easier
for parents by providing them with a list of some schools who have stated
they make provision for gifted students. It will certainly not replace
proper research - the schools provisions must be examined in detail to
ensure they will be right for your child - but, it should, at least give
you a place to start looking.
It must be noted that the omission of a school from this list does not
mean that that school is not a good school for your gifted child, and it
certainly does not indicate that a school is not a good school. Many schools
may make special provision for gifted children and this simply is not known
to me - either because they do not make such information public knowledge,
or because it did not appear in my sources. Other schools may make no special
provision, but instead successfully educate and cater for gifted children
within their normal classroom programs.
I have been advised that state schools in New South Wales are required
to have a gifted program, and that should be considered when reading the
entries on this page as well. While I can make no judgements on a school's
practices here, when policies are mandatory, the possibility they have
been created merely to meet a requirement must be considered.
Many schools omitted from this list stated in documents that I have
read that they seek to 'cater for individual differences' or that
they 'treat all children individually' or that they 'successfully
educate all children with special needs'. I considered very carefully
whether or not these schools should be included in the listing because
those statements can mean that gifted children are catered for at such
schools. In the end, I elected not to include such schools in the absence
of other information because my experience has shown me that such statements
can sometimes be inclusive of all children - except gifted children. I
make no judgement of whether or not this applies in the cases of these
schools - in many cases, perhaps all cases, such schools do not exclude
gifted children from their definitions. But I consider it to be the lesser
of two evils to risk excluding some schools that cater for gifted children
from this list if it avoids the risk of including a school in this list
that does not make provision for the gifted.
For the same reason, schools that say they provide 'enrichment'
for students have also been excluded in the absence of any other information.
This is because enrichment can have a great many meanings - it can include
provision for gifted children, it can also mean that a school provides
swimming lessons. Again, I make no judgement on whether or not such schools
do make provision for gifted children as part of their enrichment programs
- I simply do not know the answer and once again I have decided it is better
to risk the exclusion of a school from this list that does provide enrichment
for the gifted, than to risk including a school that does not and so risk
parents sending their child to a school that does not meet the needs of
their child based on the information on this page.
As a further clarification about the two paragraphs above, let me make
it clear that statements that a school 'cater to all needs' or 'have
enrichment programs' do not mean that a school will not appear in this
listing. Rather, such information simply does not comprise a reason for
a school's inclusion by itself. For example, if I have seen other information
that confirms a school's enrichment programs do include provisions for
gifted children, I will include that school in the listing but I must have
clear and unambiguous information.
If any New South Wales schools not included in this list would like
to provide me with information on any provisions they make for the education
of gifted children, I will be happy to include an entry for that school.
By the same token, if any school that is included would like to provide
me with more information, I am happy to add that to this page. In these
cases, please e-mail me at drednort@alphalink.com.au
Finally, let me make clear that this page is for information purposes
only - it is not intended to replace detailed investigation of a school
by parents for their child, merely to provide them with some possible places
to start. Always remember that what is said and what is actually done can
differ, and even a good gifted program may not be appropriate for any individual
gifted child. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy with
regards to the information on this page, I accept no responsibility for
any inaccuracies that may have occurred (beyond a responsibility to correct
such inaccuracies if they are brought to my attention) and I accept no
responsibility for the use or misuse of the information on this page. Except
where prior Copyrights exist, this page is © 2001 Shaun Hately. Linking
to this page is permitted (indeed encouraged), but please do not reproduce
any of the information contained here without obtaining permission from
me - such permission will virtually always be given.
Using the Page
In simple terms, the page is set out as an alphabetical listing of schools.
This is the easiest way to display the information and if you know the
name of the school you are interested in, you can simply scroll down the
list until you find it.
But many people do not know the name of a school they are interested
in and so I have provided a series of menus. These menus will list schools
by:
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Geographic Location
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Affiliation (ie, Government, Catholic, Independent, etc)
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Grades or Years taught
These menus are located below and should be simple to use. Simply find
the menu you wish to use, and then click on the name of a school to be
taken to its entry in the alphabetical list.
The following information is provided for each school where I have been
able to find it.
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Name of the School
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Affiliation, Sex of Pupils, Grades and/or Years taught
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Address
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Phone Number
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Fax Number
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E-mail
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Website
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Description of their provision for gifted students
In many cases it may be convenient to contact schools by e-mail. For anyone
who does not have an e-mail address and wishes to communicate via e-mail,
www.hotmail.com
provides free web-based e-mail (there are numerous other similar services
- but this is a guide to schools not e-mail providers).
You will notice when you view the list of schools that it is quite colourful.
These colours exist for a reason and conform to the following key:
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Text In Blue: Information typed in
blue was taken from the summaries provided at http://www.schoolchoice.com.au/
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Text in Teal: Information typed in blue was
taken from the book 'The Right School for Your Child?' 1999-2000.
This book is published by New Hobsons Press on behalf of the Association
of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia.
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Text in Green: Information in green was taken
from the webpage of the school concerned (sometimes slightly edited by
me to remove erroneous information, or information I am not comfortable
having on this site - the names of children etc). In nearly all cases,
a link to the site this information was obtained from is given immediately
after the extract and more information may be available at that site.
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Text in Purple: This indicates information
that comes from the school directly - perhaps in a Prospectus, or in Enrolment
information, or perhaps by direct contact from those associated with the
school.
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Text in Pink: This indicates information that
comes from the internet but not from a website directly associated with
the school concerned.
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Text in Red: This indicates missing information
- in some cases, for example, I have the names of schools but not their
addresses. I am working to gather this missing information - and naturally
if you can help me, please e-mail me at: drednort@alphalink.com.au
As this page develops, other colours may come to be used to represent other
sources of information, etc. A key will be included if that is the case.
Navigation Menus
The following menus are simple to use. Simply choose which menu you wish
to use, and when you have identified a school you would like to obtain
information on, click with the mouse on its name and you will be taken
to the appropriate entry. These menus are still under construction following
the recent update to this site.
Schools by Geographic Location
In constructing this menu, I have decided to list schools by the name of
the Education District in which they can be found. Even though private
schools do not make use of the Education Department's districts, this is
a convenient system for the purposes of this page, and so they are included
in these listings. For maps that will allow you to identify different districts
please go to the Department of Education's page at http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/dse/D3.0/school/distrsearch.cgi
Districts
Albury
Armidale
Bankstown
Bathurst
Blacktown
Bondi
Campbelltown
Central Coast
Deniliquin
Granville
Hornsby
Lismore
Liverpool
Maitland
Newcastle
Northern Beaches
Orange
Parramatta
Penrith
Port Jackson
Queanbeyan
Ryde
Shellharbour
St George
Sutherland
Tamworth
Tweed Heads/Ballina
Woollongong
Schools by Affiliation
Affiliation, in this case, can mean one of two things. The first is whether
or not the school is a state school run by the New South Wales Department
of Education and Training. These schools will be classified in one menu.
If the school is a private school (not government run) it will be classified
by its religious affiliation (including a category of non-denominational).
Bear in mind that some schools affiliated with a particular religion do
accept students from other faiths.
Affiliation
Government
Anglican
Catholic
Christian
Greek Orthodox
Jewish
Presbyterian
Uniting Church
Non-Denominational
Grade or Year Level Taught
In compiling these menus, I have decided to have only three categories:
Primary, Secondary, and Kindergarten to Year 12
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Primary will include all schools that teach at least some grades from Kindergarten
to Year 6 - this will include normal primary schools, Kindergarten to Year
12 schools, and a few schools which straddle the Primary and Secondary
Grades.
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Secondary will include all schools that teach at least some Years from
Year 7 to Year 12 - this will include normal secondary schools, Kindergarten
to Year 12 Schools, and a few schools which straddle the Primary and Secondary
Grades.
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Kindergarten to Year 12 schools will include only those schools which teach
at least all classes from Kindergarten to Year 9 - virtually all of these
also teach Years 11 and 12, but there are a few exceptions.
It should be realised that some schools also offer classes at a Pre-Kindergarten
level, or offer Pre-School classes. These schools are indicated in the
alphabetical listing, but logistics make it impractical to include them
in this menu system. For reference, the most common schools to do this
are the Kindergarten to Year 12 schools.
While the menu system as described above will not provide full details
on which years a school teaches, that information is provided in the main
alphabetical listing.
Year Level
Primary
Secondary
Kindergarten to Year 12
Alphabetical Listing of Schools
Abbotsleigh
Anglican girls Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 1666 Pacific Highway, Wahroonga 2076
Phone: (02) 9489 1071
Fax: (02) 9489 7720
E-mail: headmistress@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Acceleration
and extension."
All Saints' College
Anglican co-educational Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: Eglinton Road, Bathurst 2795
Phone: (02) 6331 3911
Fax: (02) 6332 2236
E-mail: allsaints@ix.net.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Tournament
of Minds, critical thinking"
All Saints' Greek Orthodox
Grammar School
Greek Orthodox co-educational Kindergarten - Year 9
Address: 31 Forsyth Street South, Belmore 2192
Phone: (02) 9718 7715
Fax: (02) 9718 7392
E-mail: admin@allsaints.com.au
Website: http://www.allsaints.nsw.edu.au/
"The School Offers:
"GIFTED AND TALENTED FACULTY REPORT
We have some wonderfully talented students
at All Saints and increasingly we are catering for their needs in a variety
of different ways.
This year we enlarged our Program of providing
for able and gifted students by offering small group tuition in Visual
Arts for a range of students from Years 4 to 6. These students learnt the
art of cartooning and animation as well as the styles of a variety of painters
from Picasso to Andy Warhol. In addition, we introduced the challenge of
competitive debating in which our students performed exceptionally well.
We continued to offer Mathematics Enrichment,
Literature Enrichment, Discovery Science, Philosophy for Children and Tournament
of Minds. Students who have been academically accelerated have gained enormously
from the experience, working at a level suitable to their cognitive abilities
and enjoying the challenges that they are exposed to." (http://www.allsaints.nsw.edu.au/reports/faculty_reports/gefted_and_talented.htm)
Ambarvale High
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Thomas Rose Drive, Rosemeadow.
Phone: (02) 4627 1800
Fax: (02) 4628 5289
"Special classes in Years 7 and 8 cater for
gifted and talented students."
The Armidale School
Anglican boys Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: Armidale 2350
Phone: (02) 6776 5800
Fax: (02) 6776 5830
E-mail: talented@tas.as.edu.au
Website: http://www.as.edu.au/
"Students who show signs of particular gifts
or talents are offered Talent Enhancement Programmes. Acceleration and
extension courses are also available and your son will be encouraged to
participate in state and national competitions. On the other hand, should
it be required, remedial assistance in specific areas is also available."
(http://www.as.edu.au/TAS/about/prospectus.html)
Arthur Phillip High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Smith Street, Parramatta 2150
Phone: (02) 9635 8638
E-mail: contact@aphs.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://aphs.nsw.edu.au/
"@ APHS we provide:...
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university early entrance for all committed Year
12 students...
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encouragement of specific programs for talented
students...
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gifted and talented programs in all core areas
and technology/IT...
This year we will be celebrating the success of
our Centenary of Federation Project which involved gifted and talented
students working in small focus groups to research local history, interview
leaders of the Parramatta in order to produce a multimedia presentation.
This presentation will be available in the Parramatta community via touch
screen computers." (http://aphs.nsw.edu.au/welcome/welcome.htm)
Ascham School
Non-denominational girls Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 188 New South Head Road, Edgecliff 2027
Phone: (02) 8356 7000
Fax: (02) 8356 7022
"Gifted/talented programs: Extension
programs in all years and subjects"
Asquith Boys High
Government boys Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Jersey Street, Asquith 2078
Phone: (02) 9477 3508
Fax: (02) 9482 2546
Website: http://www.skyboom.com/asquithbhs/
"HSC results have been very good and very
able students are accelerated."
"GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
Students with special gifts and talents are
provided with opportunities to achieve to their highest potential. The
structure of the curriculum allows acceleration of specific students. Year
8 students, for example, are allowed to study certain subjects alongside
students in Years 9 and 10.
In the elective years (9 and 10) students are
able to double the amount of time they wish to spend on their best elective
subjects. Individual enrichment programs in specific subjects are also
designed for students. While students with ability are identified by the
school, parents should contact the school if they believe their son/s would
benefit from programs such as those mentioned above." (http://skyboom.com/asquithbhs/schoolatoz.html)
Asquith Girls High
Government girls Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Stokes Avenue, Asquith 2077
Phone: (02) 9477 6411
Fax: (02) 9482 2524
"The school has an active student representative
council, a prefect system, enthusiastic peer counsellor support, work experience,
career lessons, seminars for senior years in areas such as essay writing,
study skills and self motivation, Year 7 orientation program, gifted and
talented extension program."
Balgowlah Boys High School
Government boys Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Maretimo Street, Balgowlah 2093
Phone: (02) 9949 4200
Fax: (02) 9907 0266
E-mail: d8851hn@ozemail.com.au
"Curriculum in the school is streamed, catering
for advanced students and those who require remedial help... Year 5 and
6 extension centre for gifted and talented students"
Balgowlah Heights Public School
Government co-educational Kindergarten - Year 6
Address: Lewis Street, Balgowlah Heights 2093
Phone: (02) 9948 2225
Fax: (02) 9949 7241
E-mail: d3736pn1@ozemail.com.au
Website: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~d3736pn1/
"Extension programs:
The Equity policy adopts the definition of
gifted and talented articulated in the NSW Government Strategy statement.
Gifted students
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Students with the potential to exhibit superior
performance across a range of areas of endeavour
Talented students
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Students with the potential to exhibit superior
performance in one area of endeavour
Giftedness and talent may occur in many different
areas including the creative arts, academic subjects, social and leadership
skills and sporting interests. School Programs help to cater for the needs
of the whole K-6." (http://members.ozemail.com.au/~d3736pn1/special.html)
Balmain High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Terry Street, Rozelle 2039
Phone: (02) 9810 0471
Fax: (02) 9555 7340
"The special needs of gifted children are
recognised and catered for..."
Bankstown Girls High
Government girls Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Mona Street, Bankstown 2200
Phone: (02) 9709 6788
Fax: (02) 9796 3971
"A Gifted and Talented class extends the most
capable students."
Bankstown Grammar School
Non-denominational co-educational Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: Georges Crescent, Georges Hall 2198
Phone: (02) 9725 7566
Fax: (02) 9727 3707
E-mail: bgsnet@ozemail.com.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Yes"
Barker College
Anglican co-educational Year 3 - Year 12
Address: 91 Pacific Highway, Hornsby 2077
Phone: (02) 9847 8399
Fax: (02) 9476 1364
E-mail: joy_hill@barker.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.barker.nsw.edu.au/
"In addition to classroom teaching and learning,
specialist teachers offer programs for academically more capable boys,
as well as in Art and Craft, Music, Physical and Health Education, Christian
Studies, and Languages other than English, in which all boys have lessons
in Italian. Specifically qualified Special Education teachers meet the
needs of individual students across all aspects of the curriculum." (http://www.barker.nsw.edu.au/html/juniorcurric.html)
"Gifted/talented programs: Centrally
co-ordinated group/individual extension and enrichment programs in Primary
and Secondary schools."
Barrenjoey High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Coonanga Road, Avalon 2107
Phone: (02) 9918 8811
Fax: (02) 9973 1682
"Gifted and talented program to help students
improve their literacy and numeracy skills."
Baulkham Hills High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: 419A Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills 2153.
Phone: (02) 9639 8699
Fax: (02) 9639 4999
E-mail: d8484hn1@ozemail.com.au
Website: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~bhhs/
"Being selective, the school provides an educationally
enriched environment for academically gifted students."
"Baulkham Hills High School is a selective
school providing an educationally enriched environment for academically
gifted students. Entry is by competitive, public exam taken mid-year in
the last year of primary school." (http://members.ozemail.com.au/~bhhs/principles_address.htm)
Birrong Girls High School
Government girls Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Cooper Road, Birrong 2143
Phone: (02) 9644 5057
E-mail: bghscr@australis.net.au
Website: http://www.australis.net.au/~bghscr/
"The achievement of academic excellence is
encouraged by an extensive system of awards including the Susan Faires
Scholarship. Our Talented/Gifted program provides an opportunity for young
talented students to reach toward their full potential. The selective class
program focuses on students in Years 7 and 8. Each student is encouraged
to study subjects which extend, challenge and help to reach their full
potential." (http://www.australis.net.au/~bghscr/students.htm)
Blue Mountains Grammar School
Anglican co-educational Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls 2782
Phone: (02) 4757 3633
Fax: (02) 4757 2298
Website: http://www.bmgs.nsw.edu.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Enrichment
classes and special opportunities for the more gifted"
Brigidine College
Catholic girls Year 7 - Year 12
Address: 325 Mona Vale Road, St Ives 2075
Phone: (02) 9488 9644
Fax: (02) 9144 1577
"Gifted/talented programs: Extension
Science, Maths, English available Years 7 to 10"
Broughton Anglican College
Anglican co-educational Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: Meangle Road, Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 4633 8365
Fax: (02) 4633 8358
E-mail: bacadmin@cyber.net.au
Website: http://www.broughton-ang.nsw.edu.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Extensive
gifted and talented program involving enrichment and acceleration of students"
Byron Bay High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Broken Head Road, Byron Bay 2481
Phone: (02) 6685 8188
Fax: (02) 66 858 119
E-mail: bbayhigh@nrg.com.au
Website: http://www.nrg.com.au/~bbayhigh/
"Catering for Individual Differences
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Byron Bay High School is respected for its sensitivity
to difference.
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We provide opportunities for the Gifted and Talented
and cater for the needs of remediation.
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We specialise in literacy and promote individual
skills." (http://www.nrg.com.au/~bbayhigh/future.htm)
Calrossy
Anglican girls Year 7 - Year 12
Address: 140 Brisbane Street, Tamworth 2340
Phone: (02) 6766 2965
Fax: (02) 6766 2439
E-mail: cschool@tgpi.com.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Provided
within Year cohort and through acceleration"
Canterbury Boys' High School
Government boys Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Holden Street, Canterbury 2193
Phone: (02) 9798 8444
E-mail: mail@canterburyghs.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.chilli.net.au/~science/
"What does the the school offer?
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An extensive range of subjects including all the
main subjects as well as legal studies, business studies, advanced P.E.,
ceramics, photography and more.
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A highly regarded, caring, welfare and discipline
system, that has been the model for other schools in the region.
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Innovative programs including enrichment and extension
classes for talented students in maths, science, the humanities, sport
and creative arts.
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Expertise in the latest in computer and information
technology.
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Special classes for problem solving.
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Extra help in literacy and numeracy.
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Special after-school and lunchtime courses.
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Modern buildings and facilities including:
Computer rooms; Theaterette; Senior
study rooms; Expanded library; Arts complex; Pottery workshop, wheels,
kiln; Photographic darkroom; Playing fields; Basketball courts; Cricket
nets.
Caringbah High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Willarong Road, Caringbah 2229.
Phone: (02) 9524 3859
E-mail: d8240hnl@ozemail.com.au
"The students are encouraged to achieve their
intellectual potential and to develop their diverse talents and interests...
Caringbah High Intensive Learning Program is part of the gifted and talented
education program and is a form of acceleration where gifted, motivated
and self-directed students undergo a program of learning that is both compacted
and intensive in a specific subject area. There will be CHILP classes in
English, Mathematics and Science in Year 7 and as appropriate electives
courses in Year 9."
Castle Hill High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Castle Street, Castle Hill 2154
Phone: (02) 9634 4199
Fax: (02) 9899 6527
E-mail: chhs@ozemail.com.au
Website: http://homepages.tig.com.au/~chhs/index.html
"The Learning experience
Student success is nurtured through our innovative
and flexible unitised vertical curriculum. Students learn at a pace to
suit their ability with a flexible and manageable weekly timetable.
The diversity of the curriculum offers each
student an opportunity to experience a range of relevant and interesting
subjects while focusing on academic excellence.
Special programs are offered to gifted students,
those from Non-English speaking backgrounds and students with learning
difficulties.
Joint Secondary School and TAFE courses are
offered and dual TAFE accredited courses are available in some subjects.
Senior students with potential are offered
advanced courses for the HSC.
Castle Hill High regularly achieves more students
in the top HSC percentage than any other comprehensive school in the Hills
District." (http://homepages.tig.com.au/~chhs/chhs2a.htm)
Central Coast Grammar School
Non-denominational co-educational Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: Arundel Road, Erina Heights 2260
Phone: (02) 4367 6766
Fax: (02) 4365 1860
"Special education: A well-staffed
Resource Department offers assistance to to students with special needs
as well as providing courses for the Gifted and Talented. Special needs
courses are also provided by the School's Extension Studies Department"
Cerdon College
Catholic girls Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Sherwood Road, Merrylands 2160
Phone: (02) 9632 8759
Fax: (02) 9681 5643
E-mail: rmahrous@technologist.com
Website: http://www.cerdon.nsw.edu.au/
"Gifted & Talented Education
At Cerdon, the gifted and Talented student's
needs are met in and out of the classroom through the following strategies:
Pastoral Approach:
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Individual profiles of Gifted & Talented students
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Year 7 Pastoral Approach - class teacher with
individual portfolios
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Working with individual needs - gifted students
and gifted underachievers
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Support of Guidance Co-ordinator and the Gifted
& Talented Co-ordinator
Independent Learning Centres:
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Information Technology - Learning Centre
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Up to date Information Technology Centre
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CD-ROM & the Internet
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Set up of classrooms with computers
Resource Room:
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Set up of a centre for individualised learning
projects
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Set up of contract/individual projects
Mentor Progams:
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Set up through subject Key Learning Areas (KLA)
Acceleration Enrichment:
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Access to programs offered by:
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University of New South Wales
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University of Western Sydney
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Charles Sturt University
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Catholic Education Office
Co-Curricular Programs:
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Science Enrichment (USA trip, 1997)
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Language (France/Italy trip, 1997)
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English Debating
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History Debating
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Mock Trial
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Tournament of the Minds
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Lions Youth of the Year
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Maths/Science Competitions
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Sport (Fiji tour, 1997)
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Art Development Workshops
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Art Interest groups
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Special Needs Team - students on accelerated programs
work with teacher mentor
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Performance Program:
Cessnock High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Aberdare Road, Cessnock 2325
Phone: (02) 4990 1977
Fax: (02) 4991 1815
E-mail: cessnock-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~cnhcr/
"TALENTED AND GIFTED STUDENTS AT CESSNOCK
HIGH SCHOOL
Cessnock High School offers a contract based
TAGS program which relies on staff, parent and student nomination. It is
administered by a co-ordinator, Mr. H. Thomas, and virtually covers all
activities open to high school students within and without the school subject
to negotiation.
This TAGS program was initiated in 1994 as
a DSC Targeted Program and was found to be so successful and efficient
that it was made a "program of excellence" at the end of 1994 and has developed
ever since from strength to strength.
This active school now participates more widely
in challenging activities and has increased its feeder school activities
so that students are more comfortable in coming to Cessnock High." (http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~cnhcr/about/about.htm)
Chevalier College
Catholic co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Moss Vale Road, Burradoo 2576
Phone: (02) 4861 1488
Fax: (02) 4862 1499
"Gifted/talented programs: Various
programs for Mathematics and Science, combined camps with other schools"
Concord High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Stanley Street, Concord 2137
Phone: (02) 9745 3777
Fax: (02) 9744 2683
E-mail: concord-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.concord-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
"The curriculum offers programs for gifted
children and assistance for those from non English-speaking backgrounds
and learning difficulties. The school offers a Learning Support Team to
monitor individual programs. Recent outstanding achievements in the HSC,
Australian and International sporting arenas and the Performing Arts are
clear indicators of the high level of educational opportunities provided
for students.
The average size is 25 and classes are both
streamed and mixed ability according to subject matter and student needs.
Over 85% of students complete Year 12 with a high percentage of these students
gaining university entrance." (http://www.concord-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/concord_high_school2.htm)
Covenant Christian School
Christian co-educational Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 212 Forest Way, Belrose 2085
Phone: (02) 9450 4855
Fax: (03) 9450 3344
E-mail: admin@covenant.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.covenant.nsw.edu.au/
"Educational Objectives:
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to teach and train children to test everything
by the standards of Scripture; to teach the necessary skills and knowledge
for future life, including further study and future occupation(s);
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to develop each child's talents and to encourage
in each the desire to use those talents to God's glory;
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to encourage children to work to the best of their
ability by extending the more gifted and helping the less gifted;
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to foster development spiritually, mentally and
physically;
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to teach the student to think and work both independently
and cooperatively;
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to foster self-discipline by a firm, loving discipline
throughout." (http://www.covenant.nsw.edu.au/about_eductn.html)
Coverdale Christian School
Christian co-educational Kindergarten to Year 12
Address: Corner Regent and McCulloch Streets, Riverstone 2765
Phone: (02) 9627 4144
Fax: (02) 9627 4637
"Gifted/talented programs: Enrich all
students, extend those ready, coordinator withdrawal in class work, Individual
Learning Centre, Tournament of Minds, other competitions"
Cranbook School
Anglican boys Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 5 Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill 2023
Phone: (02) 9327 6864
Fax: (02) 9327 7619
E-mail: enrol@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.cranbrook.nsw.edu.au/
"The Curriculum is constantly evaluated and
new educational ideas and methods are appropriately implemented. A Philosophy
for Children programme encourages the boys to participate in a community
of enquiry during which discussion takes place on a variety of issues.
There are specialist teachers for Art, Music Physical Education, Learning
Support and for the gifted and talented. Lessons in violin, cello, piano
and chess are provided as extra curricular subjects." (http://www.cranbrook.nsw.edu.au/PrepSchool/PrepSchool.html)
"The full range of abilities is catered for:
streamed Mathematics groups mean that all students are taught at their
level of need; a Literacy Support Teacher works with individuals and small
groups; a full time Gifted and Talented Education specialist helps class
teachers meet the needs of gifted learners through a range of programs
and provisions; and, of course, all teachers are equipped with enrichment
materials and strategies for the classroom. An 'advanced class' has been
established for gifted Year 6 learners. Partial or full acceleration is
considered for boys whose academic needs suggest such an approach."
(http://www.cranbrook.nsw.edu.au/JuniorSchool/JuniorSchool.html)
"A special programme emphasising study, research
and planning skills prepares boys for tertiary studies. Remedial help is
available, while gifted and talented students receive specially designed
assistance to accelerate or enrich their development." (http://www.cranbrook.nsw.edu.au/SeniorSchool/SeniorSchool.html)
"Gifted/talented programs: Yes. A major
focus"
Danebank
Anglican girls Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 82-89 Park Road, Hurstville 2220
Phone: (02) 9580 1415
Fax: (02) 9579 3450
"Gifted/talented programs: Program
for gifted and talented"
Dungog High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Eloiza Street, Dungog 2420
Phone: (02) 4992 3022
E-mail: dungog-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.dungog-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
"Extra Curricular Activities
Our students have access to a wide range of
extra curricula activities which will enhance their social and academic
development. These include:
Music (continued participation in Sydney All
Schools Spectacular and Starstruck in Newcastle)
Drama
Mock Trials and Debating
National Maths and Science Competitions
Art and Technology Displays
Agriculture - cattle judging
Fashion design
Work Experience
Camps for: Gifted and talented students, Year
11 Cross-curricula, Year 7 peer support, music and SRC
Opportunities for a wide range of excursions
Stream Watch involvement as part of Total Catchment
Management" (http://www.dungog-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/extra.htm)
Elanora Heights Primary School
Government co-educational Kindergarten - Year 6
Address: Elanora Road, Elanora Heights 2101
Phone: (02) 9913 7283
Fax: (02) 9913 3749
E-mail: elanora@zip.com.au
Website: http://www.zip.com.au/~elanora/
"Gifted and Talented Students' Enrichment
Opportunities
Children may be identified as demonstrating
gifts or talents across the entire spectrum of school experiences. Teachers
aim to cater for the individual needs of all children in a variety of ways.
While a few children may demonstrate advanced skills in most things they
attempt, it is more common for children to demonstrate strengths in one
or a few areas.
In meeting children's academic needs, class
tasks are often individualised to meet the needs of specific children.
In the class, children are grouped so as to work with other children who
are learning at a similar rate. Group work is a common feature of class
tasks and may involve activities from each of the Key Learning Areas.As
well as in-class activities, children from Years 3 - 6 who demonstrate
advanced
development may involve themselves in regular
groups within the school. The school band, choirs and dance groups cater
for the children with these talents.
The debating and public speaking teams compete
regularly. The Primary School Sporting Association offers competition between
local schools. The basketball and squash teams have enjoyed success this
year. The Maths Club met every Tuesday afternoon in Term 3.
Children in Years 1 - 2 have had weekly group
activities in English and Mathematics which offer a range of activities
at advanced levels.
Children in Years 3 - 6 have opportunities
to join other more able children from local district schools in a day of
workshops led by specialist coaches as well as opportunities to attend
leadership camps." (http://www.zip.com.au/~elanora/schlearn.html)
The Emanuel School
Jewish co-educational Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 20 Stanley Street, Randwick 2031
Phone: (02) 9398 8388
Fax: (02) 9399 9351
E-mail: tes@cs.su.oz.au
Website: http://www.cs.su.au/~tes/
"Gifted/talented programs: Acceleration
for very talented but generally enriched"
Fort Street High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Parramatta Road, Petersham 2049
Phone: (02) 9569 4355
Fax: (02) 9550 9219
Website: http://www.fortstreet.nsw.edu.au/
"Students are selected on the basis of academic
excellence through the Selective Schools Entrance Test. Entry is extremely
competitive and standards are high."
"Fort Street remains a selective high school
providing a wide choice of subjects for talented boys and girls... The
two-week activities period at the end of the school year offers students
a variation-of-routine to pursue selected activities such as Swimming and
Life Saving, Music and other options which cater for the specific interests
of gifted and talented students." (http://www.fortstreet.nsw.edu.au/about/curric.html)
Frensham
Non-denominational girls Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Range Road, Mittagong 2575
Phone: (02) 4860 2000
Fax: (02) 4860 2101
"Gifted/talented programs: Full-time
resource teacher supervise gifted/talented program"
Girraween High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Gilba Road, Girraween 2145
Phone: (02) 9636 7293
Fax: (02) 9896 3274
E-mail: girraween-h.schools@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.girraween-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
"The selection process for Year 7 entry is
controlled by the Selective Schools Unit of the Department of Education.
Applications for Years 8 to 12 are controlled directly by the school and
are required by mid-year for entry the following year."
"THE SELECTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Students are selected to enter this school
on the basis of their academic performance. Some advantages of this environment
are:
Safe, well disciplined classes
Academically talented students will benefit
from being part of a group of students keen to achieve academic excellence.
This leads to the development of sound work and study habits and high aspirations.
Curriculum
Stimulating and challenging programs of study
have been devised to cover a wide scope within each subject. Furthermore
the nature of the student group allows for greater depth of treatment in
many aspects of the courses. In addition, certain courses can be offered
which may not attract sufficient interest in other schools. In Years 11&12
a large number of classes are formed in subjects at the highest level of
study.
Ethos
It is the expectation of our staff that students
will do well. Our students are aiming for entry to university. Our record
in preparing students for further study is reflected by almost 98% of students
gaining university entry.
Experienced staff
Our staff is very experienced, many are involved
with HSC marking and syllabus committees. Your child will benefit from
their expertise." (http://www.girraween-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/)
Gosford High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Racecourse Road, Gosford 2250
Phone: (02) 4325 2048
Fax: (02) 4323 3175
"Established in 1928, Gosford High became
a regional selective school in 1989 and currently draws its students from
as far afield as Sydney and Newcastle. Students are generally selected
on the basis of academic aptitude and commitment to their studies, but
places may also be offered to those with special talents in music, the
arts, literature or foreign languages."
Gosford Public School
Government co-educational Kindergarten - Year 6
Address: Mann Street, Gosford 2250
Phone: (02) 4325 2267
Fax: (02) 4323 3468
E-mail: d2049pn1@ozemail.com.au
Website: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~d2049pn1/
"Opportunity Classes
Gosford OC classes offer opportunity through
enrichment and extension.
Our Year 5 and 6 classes provide gifted and
talented students with a fully integrated, differentiated curriculum. By
catering for the strengths, interests and needs of exceptional students
we support and encourage equal opportunity for optimum achievement. Children
are involved in academic and social programs and promote wholistic development."
(http://members.ozemail.com.au/~d2049pn1/oc.html)
Gymea Technology High School
Government co-educational Year 7 - Year 12
Address: Princes Highway, Gymea 2227
Phone: (02) 9521 3244
Fax: (02) 9545 1540
E-mail: d8386hn1@ozemail.com.au
Website: http://www.schools.ash.org.au/gymeaths/school/school001.htm
"The special needs of gifted children are
recognised and catered for, as are those of students from non-English-speaking
backgrounds and those with learning difficulties. Girls' involvement in
technology is also a focus of the school. Careers Education, Business Links,
Young Achievers and Work experience programs all allow students to appreciate
the world of work and so make sensible and informed choices about their
careers." (http://www.schools.ash.org.au/gymeaths/school/school001.htm)
Hazelbrook Public School
Government co-educational Kindergarten - Year 6
Address: Great Western Highway, Hazelbrook 2779
Phone: (02) 4758 6120
E-mail: hazelbrook-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.hazelbrook.nsw.edu.au
"The school offers a varied and challenging
program of work, and boasts a high level of expertise in all areas of the
curriculum. Students with special needs are integrated into all classes
and programs for gifted and talented students are provided across all grades.
Students at Hazelbrook Public School produce high quality art and craft,
excel in music, dance and drama and regularly perform with acclaim in district
and community creative arts festivals. Hazelbrook Public School offers
varied activities, a sound fitness and sport program with students performing
well at district level in all sports. The school has strong child welfare
policies and programs, including an excellent child protection policy,
throughout the school. Hazelbrook Public School cares for its students
and their needs." (http://www.hazelbrook.nsw.edu.au/about_us.html)
The Hills Grammar School
Non-denominational co-educational Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 43 Kenthurst Road, Kenthurst 2156
Phone: (02) 9654 2111
Fax: (02) 9654 2205
E-mail: rosebl@hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au/
"Individual Needs
We are increasingly aware of some students’
special needs and accommodate them in small groups while maintaining each
student’s presence in mainstream classes. The Centre for Individual Educational
Programmes provides support for students in classrooms from Kindergarten
to Year 12 within particular areas of need including Gifted and Talented,
Learning Difficulties and English as a Second Language.
These Programmes support classroom based remedial
and extension programmes.
There is an emphasis on early intervention
with specialist teachers providing assistance as required within each grade
in the Junior School." (http://www.hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au/home/campus.htm)
"Teaching and learning in the Junior School
is enriched by a wealth of resources both human and physical. Each class
teacher is supported by specialist teachers in Computing, Languages, Physical
Education, Music, Drama, Art and Library. In addition, specialist support
staff with experience in gifted and talented and learning difficulties
work with the classroom teacher in assessing and programming for individual
student needs. Homework contracts are set to reinforce classwork and all
students are expected to complete the