ACCELERATED PATHWAYS PROGRAM

Key staff

Rebecca Williams

Andrew Walsh Laura Croft Jayde Werner-Duffield

Teresa Fanning Melissa Tyrrell

Assistant Principal

Year 7 Level Leader

Year 7 Level Assistant

Teaching & Learning Leader

Student Excellence

Program Leader

Teaching & Learning Leader

Student Excellence

Program Leader

Yr 7 Admin Assistant

What is APP?A program for learners who are:▪ very capable▪ committed▪ enthusiastic▪ academic skills 6+ months ahead

APP provides a complete and flexible pathway for selected students beginning in year 7, with individualised pathways from Year 8 to Year 12.

Why APP?Learning is targeted to the students individual needs. ▪ stimulate deep learning and create personal challenge▪ target student’s individual strengths when planning their

pathways▪ improves outcomes for academically talented students ▪ challenging and dynamic environment

Structure of APP▪ Complete pathway for selected students▪ Year 7 - complete all classes together as one LG with the

same structure as standard Year 7▪ Year 8 - managed individual pathway with access to

acceleration in their individual areas of strength, remaining together for some subjects

Structure of Year 7 APPSEMESTER 1 Time SEMESTER 2 Time

English 4 English 4

Maths 4 Maths 4

Science 3 Science 3

Humanities 3 Humanities 3

Health & PE 3 Health & PE 3

Language 2 Language 2

Food Tech 2 Materials Tech 2

Performing Arts 2 Visual Arts 2

ICT 1 ICT 1

How does it work?▪ Greater connection to peers within this group▪ Teachers plan for deeper thinking and making connections

between ideas in the classroom and beyond▪ Enhanced learning covers a sufficient breadth and depth to

prepare a student for acceleration or to give them a deeper understanding of subjects

▪ Students are encouraged and expected to be involved in a range of co-curricular activities

Pathway Options

Student Perspective

Parent Perspective

Online Application ▪ Personal details▪ Year 5 NAPLAN results▪ Grade 5 Semester 2 Reports▪ Statement of motivation from the student▪ Language choice▪ $20 testing fee (payable at Main Office - cash or credit card)

Applications due: 15th May

TestingAustralian Council for Educational Research tests in:▪ reading comprehension▪ abstract reasoning▪ written expressionThe tests are skill-based and are designed to identify innate ability rather than acquired knowledge.Testing will be on: Saturday 23rd May

For sample test questions click here

Interview▪ Monday 1st to Thursday 4th June▪ Applicant + teacher▪ 20 minutes▪ Start to get to know the kids▪ Questions arising from applications

Timeline12 March APP Information Evening

30 April Year 7 2021 Information Day

15 May Applications close (online form + payment due)

23 May Student Testing

1-4 June Interviews

15-19 June Notification of acceptance into program

8 December Orientation Day #1

11 December Orientation Day #2

Questions?