Gifted Education In Victoria
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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 Victoria, 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.
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 Victorian 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 book 'Choosing a School for Your Child: Your
Complete Guide to Selecting the Right Secondary School Victoria: Issue #12
1999/2000' or 'Choosing a School for Your Child: Your
Complete Guide to Selecting the Right Secondary School Victoria: Issue #13
2000-2001'. This
book is published by Universal Magazines and can be purchased in book shops
and newsagents (RRP $7.60). It is well worth purchasing - it contains detailed
information for many schools. In cases where the material quoted appears in only
one issue of the book, this is indicated by an issue reference at the end of the
quoted text. The information on giftedness I have taken
from it represents only a very small part of its content. For further information
check out: http://www.schoolchoice.com.au/
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Text in Navy Blue: Information typed in blue
was taken from the book 'The Age Good Schools Guide 2000' or 'The
Age Good Schools Guide 2001' by Dean
Ashenden and Sandra Milligan. This book is published by Hobsons Australia
Pty Ltd and can be purchased in book shops and newsagents (RRP $22.00).
This book is excellent - and I suggest its immediate purchase by anyone
looking for a school for their child - it contains information on every
secondary school in Victoria - often quite a lot of information. In cases where
the material quoted appears in only one edition of the Guide, this is indicated
by an edition reference at the end of the quoted text. The information
on giftedness I have taken from it represents only a very small part of
its content. For further information on this book check out: http://www.thegoodguides.com.au/schools
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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. Please
note that webpages do change over time, so information I list on this page may
no longer appear on a schools own page.
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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 Olive: Occasionally information
may be printed in olive - this indicates that it was taken from a website
that is difficult to link to for technical reasons - often because it was
returned by a search from an online database.
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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 municipality (local council area) they fall in, rather than by suburbs.
The reason for this choice is simple - there are too many suburbs to make
a search based on that criteria useful.
Bear in mind that, in most cases, people will not wish to know only
about schools in their own suburbs, but will also be interested in those
in neighbouring suburbs - ones that are close enough for easy travel. By
grouping schools by municipality rather than suburb, it is easier to search
your area rather than merely your own suburb. In addition, if you choose
to widen your search area further, you merely have to select only a few
neighbouring municipalities - as opposed to potentially a dozen or more
suburbs.
Rural schools are currently handled differently - they are in a separate
rural menu at the end of the list that does not seek to classify them any
further geographically. This has been done for two reasons:
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There are relatively few rural schools
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I have not yet been able to find reliable information on which to base
a rural geographical division. If someone can suggest a convenient method
of doing so please email me.
The same applies if you can suggest a potentially better way of listing
suburban schools - just because listing by municipality is the best method
I can personally find, doesn't mean there isn't a better one.
Municipalities
Banyule
Bayside
Boroondara
Brimbank
Cardinia
Casey
Darebin
Frankston
Glen Eira
Greater Dandenong
Greater Geelong
Hobson's Bay
Hume
Kingston
Knox
Manningham
Maribyrnong
Maroondah
Melbourne
Melton
Monash
Moonee Valley
Moreland
Mornington Peninsula
Nillumbik
Port Phillip
Stonnington
Whitehorse
Whittlesea
Wyndham
Yarra
Yarra Ranges
Rural Schools
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 Victoria Department of Education.
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 Schools
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Christian
Greek Orthodox
Jewish
Lutheran
Non-Denominational
Presbyterian
Uniting Church
Grade or Year Level Taught
In compiling these menus, I have decided to have only three categories:
Primary, Secondary, and Prep to Year 12
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Primary will include all schools that teach at least some grades from Prep
to Grade 6 - this will include normal primary schools, Prep 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, Prep to
Year 12 Schools, and a few schools which straddle the Primary and Secondary
Grades.
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Prep to Year 12 schools will include only those schools which teach at
least all classes from Prep to Year 10 - 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-Prep
level, or offer Kindergarten 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 Prep 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.
Grade or Year Level
Primary
Secondary
Prep to Year 12
Alphabetical Listing of Schools
Aquinas College
Catholic co-ed Years 7 -12
Address: Thomas St, Ringwood 3134
Phone: (03) 9259 3020
"The College Mission Statement makes a clear
commitment to meet the individual learning need for students. To assist
in this purpose the College's Special Education Program deals with a whole
band of student performance from encouraging excellence from our gifted
students to providing support programs where student learning difficulties
occur . . .
Programs operate at each level in the school
for gifted and talented students. Included here are acceleration programs
for students in Years 10 to 12 and particular programs which have been
established for students in Years 7 to 9. From time to time we bring together
talented students with a view to challenging them to go further in the
breadth and skills that they bring to their studies." (2000 edition)
Ashwood College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Vannam Drive, Ashwood 3147
Phone: (03) 9807 1333
"All students are encouraged to excel. Catering
for individual differences is the school's first priority and acceleration
courses, enrichment classes and lateral extension of curriculum content
are standard practice."
Assumption College
Independent Catholic co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Sutherland Street, Kilmore 3764
Phone: (03) 5782 1422
Fax: (03) 5782 1902
"Gifted/talented programs: VCE studies
available at year 10"
Auburn Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: Rathmines Road, East Hawthorn 3123
Phone: (03) 9882 7035
Fax: (03) 9882 9296
E-mail: auburn.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: http://home.vicnet.au/~auburnps
"The school has recently introduced an extension
program for more able students in mathematics, literature, thinking skills,
telematics and art. Children also participate in the Maths Olympiad and
Academic Challenge." (http://home.vicnet.net.au/~auburnps)
Ave Maria College
Independent Catholic girls Years 7-12
Address: 20 Vida St, Essendon 3040
Phone: (03) 9337 1666
Fax: (03) 9331 1637
"Extension programs can be arranged for exceptional
students."
Avila College
Catholic girls Years 7 -12
Address: 35 Charles Street, Mount Waverley 3149
Phone: (03) 9807 6677
"An acceleration program is available for
students who are particularly able or gifted in an area." (2000 edition)
Ballarat and Clarendon College
Independent Uniting Church co-ed Pre-school to Year 12
Address: 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat
Phone: (03) 5331 1355
E-mail: college@bcc.clarendon.vic.edu.au
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Extension
and Enrichment programs available in both Junior and Secondary School.
This includes students completing subjects out of their chronological Year
group."
Ballarat Grammar School
Independent Anglican co-ed Pre-Prep - Year 12
Address: 201 Forest Street, Wendouree 3355
Phone: (03) 5339 1191
Fax: (03) 5338 1931
E-mail: bgs@bgs.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.bgs.vic.edu.au
"It has highly-regarded programs for gifted
students and the less able."
"The School has several specialist teachers
who provide programs for gifted students (such as Astra program, challenge
studies and maths enhancement) as well as for weaker students (extra English
and maths, individual programs)." (2000 edition)
"Gifted/Talented Programs: 'Ad Astra'
program cater for the enhancement and enrichment of talented students."
Balwyn High School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Buchanan Avenue, Balwyn North 3104
Phone: (03) 9819 7911
"An 'accelerated' program operates for selected
students."
Beaconhills Christian College
Independent nondenominational co-ed Prep - Year 12
Address: Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham 3810
Phone: (03) 5941 2655
Ballarat "The college offers VCE Studies for
Year 10. Gifted students are extended within their classes at all other
levels. Accelerated programs are possible. University Extension Programs
are also available."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Gifted students
are extended and an accelerated program may be offered."
Berwick Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Manuka Road, Berwick 3806
Phone: (03) 9707 2859
Fax: (03) 9707 2533
"Students can have accelerated programs -
Year 10 students can do advanced placement of VCE subjects."
Bialik College
Independent Jewish co-ed Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: Sam & Minnie Smorgon Campus, 429 Auburn Road, East
Hawthorn 3123
Phone: (03) 9822 7981
Fax: (03) 9822 0553
E-mail: bialik@netspace.net.au
"An enrichment and extension program for students
from kindergarten to Year 12 with high abilities supplements the curriculum."
Billanook College
Independent Uniting Church co-ed Prep - Year 12
Address: 197-199 Cardigan Road, Mooroolbark 3138
Phone: (03) 9725 5388
"(Facilities include) the Dame Phyllis Frost
Centre for Education and Training, which caters for students who are gifted
. . . The college has a vertical timetable that allows student to progress
beyond their chronological age"
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Extension
classes offered together with Vertical Timetable which allows movement
up and down in subject areas depending on ability."
Birmingham Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: Francis Crescent, Lilydale 3260
Phone: (03) 9736 3260
E-mail: bps@lcd.net.au
Website: http://www.birminghamps.lcd.net.au/front.htm
"School goals: . . . develop a policy
for gifted/talented children." (http://www.birminghamps.lcd.net.au/goals.htm)
Blackburn High School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Springfield Road, Blackburn 3130
Phone: (03) 9878 4477
Fax: (03) 9894 2435
E-mail: bhs56@ozEmail.com.au
Website: http://www.ozEmail.com.au/~bhs56
"In addition to the curriculum enrichment
programs (including music and sport - available to all students), the school
is continuing to cater further for talented students in Years 7 to 10 including
interschool debating. Tournament of Minds; maths, science and computer
competitions, hospitality courses, units in creative writing, creative
thinking and additional mathematics."
"There is an on-going extension program at
the School with special emphasis on areas such as debating, the Duke of
Edinburgh award, Tournament of the Minds, and academic competitions."
Blackburn Lake Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: Florence Street, Nunawadding 3131
Phone: (03) 9894 2855
Fax: (03) 9877 5213
E-mail: jewell.david.dq@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.blps.vic.edu.au/textonly.htm
"At Blackburn Lake we recognise the challenges
inherent in today's changing society and work towards equipping our students
with the skills and attitudes needed to face the future with confidence.
We cater for the diverse needs of all children, providing additional opportunities
for those with special talents.
The school is committed to improving its curriculum,
facilities and resources, moving with new educational directions and providing
a range of stimulating educational opportunities.
We Believe In:
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identifying the highly able, the high achiever
and those with outstanding potential
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catering for the gifted student within the classroom
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providing additional extension and enrichment
programs
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providing the students with the appropriate stimulus,
challenge and teaching to meet their wide diversity of needs
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the use of learning technologies to enhance learning
opportunities and outcomes
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a supportive and nurturing environment that will
encourage personal growth and confidence
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co-operative learning techniques
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development of social skills
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preparing out students for the future
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communicating with parents to encourage a unified
approach between home and school
Enrichment and extension programs
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Future Problem Solving
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Tournament of Minds
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Mentor programs
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Chess tuition and tournaments
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G.A.T.E.WAYS (an external Gifted and Talented
enrichment program)
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Solar Boat Challenge
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Internet collaborative projects
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Writing competitions
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Web page authoring
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Science Talent Search
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Maths Talent Quest
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Sporting activities
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Musical extension
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Environmental activities
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Leadership training" (http://www.blps.vic.edu.au/textonly.htm)
Box Hill High School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Whitehorse Road, Box Hill 3128
Phone: (03) 9877 1177
Fax: (03) 9894 1347
E-mail: box.hill.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.alphalink.net.au/~bhhs/index.htm
"The school offers a prestigious and accelerated
learning program where students can complete Years 7 to 10 in three years
and study an accelerated and extended curriculum. Entry to this course
is by selection. A fourth year of an extended and challenging nature, with
some VCE units included, is also offered. Options such as early access
to VCE are also offered to outstanding students in mainstream classes."
"There is selective entry to an accelerated
program for gifted students."
Braemar College
Independent nondenominational co-ed Grade 5 to Year 12
Address: Mt Macedon Road, Woodend 3442
Phone: (03) 5427 2500
Fax: (03) 5427 1017
Website: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~braemar
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Program
for gifted students, muphas, Maths 101."
Brighton Grammar School
Anglican boys Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 90 Outer Crescent, Brighton 3186
Phone: (03) 9592 6011
Fax: (03) 9592 6001
E-mail: admin@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.brightongrammar.edu.au
"There is a focus on boys who are academically
gifted and those who have particular learning difficulties."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: programs
exist in all sections of the school and include individual taks involving
accelerated and for enrichment sessions. Boys at the senior level have
the opportunity to undertake the University of Melbourne MUPHAS Program."
Brighton Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 120 Marriage Road, East Brighton 3187
Phone: (03) 9592 7488
Fax: (03) 9592 5724
E-mail: MrCaffeen@geocities.com
Website: http://members.xoom.com/_XOOM/brightonsc/bsc/index.htm
"The timetable is structured to allow movement
of gifted students to higher levels of learning where required." (http://members.xoom.com/_XOOM/brightonsc/bsc/index.htm)
Brimbank College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Jamieson St, St Albans 3021
Phone: (03) 9366 2777
"From Years 8 to 10 they take core and elective
units at their own pace - a system known as Vertical Modular Grouping."
Brunswick Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 406-418 Victoria St, Brunswick 3056
Phone: (03) 9387 6133
Fax: (03) 9331 9977
"Academic and enrichment extension programs
are also offered . . . After school extension programs provide a challenge
for junior students and homework support."
Buckley Park Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Cooper Street, Essendon, 3040
Phone: (03) 9331 9999
"An extensive acceleration program has been
designed for students who require extra challenges; and includes early
entry to the VCE for advanced Year 10 students."
Caledonian Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: PO Box 1172, Mail Centre Ballarat 3354
Phone: unknown at this time
E-mail: info@caledonianps.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.caledonianps.vic.edu.au
"At Caledonian P.S. we cater for individual
differences though . . .
Camberwell Anglican Girls'
Grammar School
Anglican girls Pre-school - Year 12
Address: 2 Torrington Street, Canterbury 3126
Phone: (03) 9813 1166
Fax: (03) 9882 9248
E-mail: camgram@camgirls.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.camgirls.vic.edu.au
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Extension
groups in Mathematics, also extension activities in specialist activities
in specialist activities within a cluster of schools."
Camberwell Grammar School
Anglican boys Pre-school - Year 12
Address: 55 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury 3126
Phone: (03) 9836 6266
Fax: (03) 9836 0752
E-mail: registrar@cgs.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.cgs.vic.edu.au
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Mathematics
extension program; Physics Olympiad Training; School-wide enrichment program
commencing in Year 6, including a Year 10 mathematics extension program
and in Year 11 Physics Olympiad Preparation."
Carey Baptist Grammar School
Independent Christian co-ed Three and Four-year old Kindergarten
to Year 12 at Kew, Four-year old Kindergarten to Year 6 at Donvale.
Address: 349 Barkers Road, Kew 3101
Era Court, Donvale 3111
Phone: Kew: (03) 9816 1222
Donvale:
(03) 9842 2166
"Extension programs are available for gifted
students."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Leonardo
Links program, vertical extension groups, VCE subjects for accelerated
students, advanced study programs."
Casterton Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 27 Mount Gambier Road, Casterton 3311
Phone: (03) 5581 1588
"The College states there are accelerated
programs for talented students and that, in the middle years, student move
through the curriculum by completing modules of work rather than by Year
level."
Catholic College Bendigo
Catholic co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Barkly St, Bendigo 3550
Phone: (03) 5443 7722
"Extension and acceleration opportunities
are available for students with particular gifts."
Catholic College Sale
Catholic co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 29 Pearson Street, Sale 3850
Phone: (03) 5144 2177
"Learning programs are modified both for gifted
students and student having trouble keeping up."
Catholic Ladies' College
Catholic girls Years 7-12
Address: 19 Diamond Street, Eltham 3095
Phone: (03) 9439 4077
"Our curriculum structure in Years 9 to 12
allows students to be challenged beyond their year level."
Caulfield Grammar School
Wheelers Hill
Independent Anglican co-ed Pre-school to Year 12
Address: 74 Jells Road, Wheelers Hill 3170
Phone: (03) 9528 6544
"The School aims to develop the talents and
gifts of every student in its care. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and
Blooms' Taxonomy are followed at primary and lower secondary level to enable
the development of individualised programs in classroom settings. In addition,
the Special Education Program has been developed to address the needs of
those students who exhibit intellectual potential . . .
The Special Education Program includes the
application of Diagnostic Educational Assessments from which recommendations
and programs are developed for the use of the classroom teacher; withdrawal
of specific students from the classroom for direct instruction in individualised
and/or group learning settings in skills, knowledge and attitudes and liaising
with organisations outside the school which foster the well being of students
with gifts and talents, their teachers and their parents - for example,
Children with Higher Intellectual Potential Programs (CHIP) and the Victorian
Association for Gifted and Talented Children.
Acceleration in Years 7 to 12 is also available
to ensure a challenging curriculum. Selection for acceleration is confirmed
after consultation between academic staff, Heads of House, Assistant Heads
of House and parents. Students are encouraged to begin some VCE units in
Year 10 and complete Units 3/4 in at least one subject in Year 11. In conjunction
with various tertiary institutions some students can study one or more
university subjects during Year 12."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Enrichment
activities for those with high intellectual potential."
Chairo Christian School
Independent Christian co-ed Pre-School - Year 12
Address: Balfour Road, Drouin 3818
Phone: (03) 5625 4600
"An extensive student support program is also
available for students with 'special needs', be they struggling or exceptionally
gifted."
Cheltenham Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: unknown at this time
Phone: unknown at this time
Website: http://www.cheltenhamps.vic.edu.au/home.html
"Reaching Forward: This program provides
support and enrichment for students with special needs. That is those who
are working beyond their grade level and those in need of additional assistance
both academically and socially to reach their full potential. Extension
activities include participation in GATEWAYS programs, Science and Writers
Workshops, Musical Ensembles and Choirs, elite sporting programs, Problem
Solving and subject acceleration within the curriculum." (http://www.cheltenhamps.vic.edu.au/curric/extend.html)
Clonard College
Catholic girls Years 7 - 12
Address: 225 Church Street, Geelong West 3218
Phone: (03) 5278 2155
"The school has a special education program
that assists lower achievers and talented students."
Colac High School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Murray St, Colac 3250
Phone: (03) 5231 2688
Fax: (03) 5231 3914
E-mail: colachs@gsat.edu.au
Website: http://www.gsat.edu.au/~colachs/index.htm
"Our programs are designed to help and benefit
all students.
-
Our vital literacy and numeracy program ensures
that all students maintain a high level of achievement.
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Students with learning difficulties are welcome
in our school program.
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We also cater for gifted students" (http://www.gast.edu.au/~colachs/Q&ans.htm)
"It is the intention of the school to . . . Expand
the literacy-numeracy and gifted-student programmes to better cater for
all students." (http://www.gast.edu.au/~colachs/curr.htm)
Collingwood College
Government co-ed Prep - Year 12
Address: Hoddle Street, Collingwood 3066
Phone: (03) 9417 6681
E-mail: info@collingwood.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.collingwood.vic.edu.au
"Accelerated Programs: Students who
are identified as being highly capable in Mathematics, Art, English, Literature,
History and Information Technology may study one or more of these subjects
one year level higher than their normal age group. As a result students
have the opportunity to study one or more Year 12 subjects in Year 11.
"Philosophy is offered in the second semester
each year for Year 9 students in need of extension or who express an interest
in a new challenge." (http://www.collingwood.vic.edu.au/Senior/SpecProgr.p6.html)
Coonara Community School
Independent nondenominational co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: 20 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully 3156
Phone: (03) 9758 5426
Fax: (03) 9753 6726
E-mail: coonara@vicnet.net.au
Coonara is a small registered independent,
non-denominational primary school committed to provision for individual
difference. Parents are involved in all aspects of the school.
Coonara offers an innovative, ungraded curriculum
with special provision for learners of high ability. Literacy and numeracy
skills are taught in small groups using individualised programmes with
scope for support or acceleration.
Croydon Hills Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: Campaspe Drive, Croydon Hills 3136
Phone: (03) 9725 1206
Fax: (03) 9723 4310
E-mail: chpsnet@netspace.net.au
The programs provided here are Special Needs,
Gifted and Talented, Reading Recovery, Specialist in Physical Education,
Music and Drama, Art/Craft, Library and LOTE (Indonesian).
Croydon Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7 -12
Address: Croydon Road, Croydon 3136
Phone: (03) 9725 8277
"Talented students are stimulated in leadership
program, competitions, VCE enhancement, performing arts etc."
Damascus College
Catholic co-educational Years 7-12
Address: 1412 Geelong Road, Mt Clear 3350
Phone: (03) 5330 2747
"The college offers . . . special education
programs for low achievers, and gifted children."
Dandenong High School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Prince Highway, Dandenong 3175
Phone: (03) 9792 0561
"The school offers a full acceleration program
to selected students entering Year 7 (enabling them to complete Year 7-10
in three years."
De La Salle College
Catholic boys Grade 4 - Year 12
Address: 1318 High Street, Malvern 3144
Phone: (03) 9509 3011
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Year 7-9
enrichment program. Years 9 and 10 accelerated Mathematics, Year 10 to
12, accelerated learning."
Doncaster Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7 -12
Address: 123 Church Road, Doncaster 3108
Phone: (03) 9848 4677
"The curriculum caters for a wide range of
student ability and interest, although extension of the gifted and support
for those requiring assistance is also of great importance."
Doveton Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 64 Box Street, Doveton 3177
Phone: (03) 9794 7700
E-mail: dove@mira.net
Website: http://www.schools.ash.org.au/schools/doveton
"College Support Services: . . . (include)
Gifted Students Program provides extra development. (http://www.schools.ash.org.au/schools/doveton/dsc_prof.htm)
"College programs provide gifted and remedial
student support in addition to classroom work . . . and opportunity for
gifted Year 10 student acceleration into VCE subjects."
Eaglehawk North Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: PO Box 11, Eaglehawk 3556
Phone: (03) 5446 8366
Fax: (03) 5446 9684
E-mail: admin@ehnps.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.ehnps.vic.edu.au
"We are committed to multi age groupings (Junior,
Middle and Senior) and have implemented Learning Technologies within our
Integrated Study Units throughout the KLA's.
We find the programs we are using cater for
children of all abilities, particularly offering extension activities to
higher achievers." (http://www.ehnps.vic.edu.au/lpc.htm)
Eaglehawk Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Reserve Street, Eaglehawk 3556
Phone: (03) 5466 8099
Fax: (03) 5466 1376
E-mail: esc@hitech.net.au
Website: http://www.hitech.net.au/schools/esc
"The Great Expectations Working Party developed
from the P.D. program about gifted children which was delivered in 1995.
Interested parents and staff meet regularly to discuss curriculum provision
for students with special talents and abilities. The College now has a
policy "Realising Individual Potential" and a range of initiatives have
been undertaken to meet the needs of our gifted students. These include
a Maths Extension class, V.C.E. Literature and Mathematics, the College
Musical Production, exhibits of student work, team teaching, student publications,
lunchtime clubs, participation in Tournament of Minds and subject competitions
and a Melbourne University mentor program. Teachers are working to provided
challenges and extension activities in the classroom and using new information
technology facilities to enhance student learning." (http://www.hitech.net.au/esc/projects/Expectations/Expectations.htm)
Edithvale Primary School
Government co-ed Prep to Grade 6
Address: Edithvale Rd, Edithvale 3196
Phone: (03) 9772 1393
Fax: (03) 9772 7307
E-mail: edithvps@edithvaleps.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.edithvaleps.vic.edu.au/general.html
"Priorities for Edithvale Primary School are
in literacy and numeracy. EPS also places a priority on Learning Enhancement,
which includes special assistance programs such as reading recovery and
programs for children who are exceptionally bright."
Eltham College
Independent, nondenominational co-ed, Early Learning Centre to Year
12.
Address: 1160 Main Road, Research 3095
Phone: (03) 9437 1421
"Various educational programs exist to cater
for students with special needs including extension work for gifted children."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: This is a
major focus in primary and secondary levels. University enhancement programs
in Accounting, History and Mathematics."
Elwood College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 101 Glenhuntly Road, Elwood 3184
Phone: (03) 9531 9566
"The college has successfully established
an enrichment program with particular emphasis on the teaching of Philosophy.
Furthermore students can undertake advanced work in specific subjects,
join additional programmed classes or participate in a wide variety of
activities which enhance the core curriculum program."
Euroa Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: unknown at this time
Phone: unknown at this time
E-mail: euroasec@mcmedia.com.au
Website: http://users.mcmedia.com.au/~euroasec/html/main.html
"In addition to this, the college provides
opportunities related to the student, individual circumstances and interest.
These include: Accelerated learning programs . . ." (http://users.mcmedia.com.au/~euroasec/html/curriculum/curriculum.html)
Fintona Girls School
Independent nondenominational girls Kindergarten to Year 12
Address: 79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn
Phone: (03) 9830 1388
Website: http://www.fintona.vic.edu.au
"Extension and acceleration programmes are
offered to highly able and committed students." (http://www.fintona.vic.edu.au/registrar.htm)
"There are opportunities at all levels for
extension and enrichment and learning programs are designed to meet individual
students needs. Very able students have access to accelerated learning
opportunities at all levels."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: From Preparatory
to Year 12. There is provision for acceleration of very able students;
VCE studies from Year 10; University enhancement at Year 12."
Firbank Grammar School
Independent Anglican girls Kindergarten to Year 12
Address: 51 Outer Crescent, Brighton 3186
Phone: (03) 9591 5188
"Gifted/Talented Programs: An Academic
Enrichment Program is offered in both Junior and Senior schools in a diverse
range of subjects."
Footscray City School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Kinnear Street, Footscray 3011
Phone: (03) 9689 6900
"All study designs include acceleration activities
for talented student. Also there is a Department of Education sponsored
Discovery Program for junior gifted students to learn at maximum pace."
Geelong Grammar School
Independent Anglican co-ed Pre-School - Year 12
Address: 50 Biddlecombe Avenue, Corio 3214
Phone: (03) 5273 9307
"The Talented and Gifted programs at Corio
and Timbertop are designed to recognise the special abilities of student
across the board. A Special Education Unit at each campus diagnose individual
academic abilities."
The Geelong College
Independent Presbyterian co-ed Pre-School - Year 12
Address: Talbot Street, Newtown 3220
Phone: (03) 5226 3111
"Gifted and talented opportunities include
extension and enrichment program, a differentiated curriculum, and partial
and full acceleration."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Caters for
individual needs through its flexible approach to curriculum and the possibility
of acceleration."
Genazanno College, FCJ
Catholic girls Prep - Year 12
Address: Cotham Road, Kew 3101
Phone: (03) 9817 6086
"Acceleration is possible in some subject
areas."
"Acceleration and extension programs are developed
for students requiring greater challenge in some areas while extra assistance
is provided to those seeking greater support."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: All teachers
cater for this; Enrichment programs."
Gilmore College for Girls
Government girls Years 7-12
Address: 298 Barkly Street, Footscray 3011
Phone: (03) 9689 4788
"Other programs include extension programs
for gifted students."
Gippsland Grammar School
Independent Anglican co-ed Prep-Year 12
Address: King George V Avenue, Sale 3850
Phone: (03) 5143 6388
"There is a gifted and talented program for
Years 7 to 10, called the Quest Club."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Quest program
for gifted children. University enhancement studies."
Girton Grammar School
Independent Anglican co-ed Prep-Year 12
Address: 105 MacKenzie Street, Bendigo 3550
Phone: (03) 5441 3114
"Gifted/Talented Programs: The Special
Studies Units runs gifted and talented program which run alongside classwork.
Enhancement studies through Monash University offered in a number of subjects."
Glendal Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: Medina Road, Glen Waverley 3150
Phone: (03) 9803 1330
Fax: (03) 9802 1983
E-mail: glendal@glendalps.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.glendalps.vic.edu.au/home.htm
"Talented & Gifted Program: As
featured on "A Current Affair". Glendal Primary provides a stimulating
and caring learning environment to help children of all abilities to reach
their full learning potential. This includes multi-level, tailored extension
programs for students in all grades that demonstrate an above average learning
capacity from prep to grade six." (http://www.glendalps.vic.edu.au/profile/profile.htm)
Glen Waverley Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7 -12
Address: O'Sullivan Road, Glen Waverley 3150
Phone: (03) 9802 6122
"The College provides many of its talented
and highly-motivated students with opportunities for enhancement studies
and accelerated learning, but more importantly provides all students with
the thinking skills which are so critically important to the successful
completion of their secondary education."
Goulburn Valley Grammar School
Independent nondenominational co-ed Years 5 -12
Address: Verney Road, Shepparton 3630
Phone: (03) 5821 8155
Fax: (03) 5821 9337
"Gifted/talented programs: Extension
for gifted and talented students provided."
Greensborough College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Nell Street, Greensborough 3088
Phone: (03) 9433 2666
"There is also the opportunity for students
to undertake some acceleration in subjects at different levels, eg. English
and Mathematics."
"The curriculum of Years 7 to 10 covers the
eight learning areas of the Curriculum Standards Framework and allows for
elective studies and accelerated studies within the areas."
Haileybury College
Independent Uniting Church boys Reception-Year 12
Address: Springvale Road, Keysborough 3173
Phone: (03) 9213 2222
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Pupils extended
as part of normal classwork. Resource teachers at each campus."
Hamilton College
Independent Uniting Church co-educational Prep-Year 12
Address: 1 Chaucer Street, Hamilton 3300
Phone: (03) 5572 1355
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Virtual
School for the Gifted and these students are encouraged and extended."
Hampton Park Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Fordholm Road, Hampton Park, Victoria 3976
Phone: (03) 9799 2600
Fax: (03) 9799 2305
Website: http://www.hpsc.vic.edu.au/main.html
"In conjunction with our local primary schools
we are funded to develop a Years 5-8 program focusing on the needs of gifted
students in the primary and secondary schools." (http://www.hpsc.vic.edu.au/about.html)
Hawthorn Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Burgess Street Hawthorn East 3123
Phone: (03) 9822 3247
Fax: (03) 9822 6837
E-mail: hsc@vicnet.net.au
Website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~hsc
"Acceleration programs in Mathematics, French,
Chinese, History and the Arts are presently provided for talented students
whilst differences of aspiration, ability and needs are consciously met
through the provision of mixed ability classroom strategies." (http://home.vicnet.net.au/~hsc/profile.htm)
"The curriculum is organised to allow acceleration
programs for gifted students . . .
The college provides pathways for acceleration,
enrichment and extension, both within the school's educational framework,
as well as pathways outside of the College. The school's Gifted Policy
details these options. Accelerated Learning is possible in Mathematics,
French, Chinese, Humanities and the Arts."
Healesville Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Camerons Road, Healesville 3777
Phone: (03) 5962 4088
"Special Curriculum Features:
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A vertically structured timetable which allows
students to select more advanced classes at higher year levels.
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Extension Mathematics classes and the Maths Rescue
Program.
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The Language Extension and Enrichment program
(LEEP) which provides extension and remedial activities in English." (http://www.healesvillehs.vic.edu.au/curric.html)
In Years 9 and 10 the timetable is based on a
vertical system which allows students to work outside their normal year
level in one or more subjects, to cater for individual differences."
Heathmont East Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: PO Box 506, Heathmont 3135
Phone: (03) 9729 5439
Fax: (03) 9720 4187
E-mail: heps@werple.net.au
Website: http://www.heathmonteastps.vic.edu.au/index4.htm
"We have an exciting Bright Futures program
at Heathmont East. Bright Futures is an initiative which allows children
to be academically extended in any offered area." (http://www.heathmontps.vic.edu.au/index4.html)
Highvale Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: unknown at this time,
Glen Waverley
Phone: unknown at this time
E-mail: highvale.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.highvaleps.vic.edu.au/main.html
"Our current school charter focuses on:
Huntingtower
Independent Christian co-ed Pre-Preparatory - Year 12
Address: 77 Waimarie Drive, Mount Waverley 3149
Phone: (03) 9807 8888
Fax: (03) 9888 1089
E-mail: huntingtower@victoria.schnet.edu.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Accelerated
program available at all levels."
Irymple Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-10
Address: Karadoc Avenue, Irymple 3498
Phone: (03) 5024 5407
Fax: (03) 5024 6631
E-mail: robbiggs@ruralnet.net.au
Website: http://mail.irysec.vic.edu.au/isc/welcome.html
"A Year 7 to 10 school with a range of enrichment
programs for gifted students."
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
Independent Anglican Girls Pre-Preparatory - Year 12
Address: 123 Marshall Street, Ivanhoe 3079
Phone: (03) 9490 6222
Fax: (03) 9490 6200
E-mail: administration@ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Extension
activities within the classroom."
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Independent Anglican co-ed Pre-Preparatory - Year 12
Address: The Ridgeway Campus: PO Box 91, Ivanhoe 3079
Plenty
Campus: Bridge Inn Road, Mernda 3754
Phone: (03) 9497 1877
Fax: (03) 9497 4060
E-mail: enrol@igs.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.igs.vic.edu.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Individualised
programs encompass acceleration, enrichment, extension and and enhancement
studies."
Ivanhoe Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe 3079
Phone: (03) 9499 1880
Fax: (03) 9499 6784
E-mail: ivanhoep@netspace.net.au
Website: http://www.netspace.net.au/~ivanhoep/school.html
"Special Features: . . . (include)
Enrichment / Program for Gifted Children" (http://www.netspace.net.au/~ivanhoep/school.html)
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Individualised
programs encourage acceleration, enrichment, extension and enhancement
studies."
Kardinia International College
Independent co-ed Kindergarten to Year 12
Address: 205 Ballarat Road, Bell Post Hill, Geelong 3220
Phone: (03) 5278 9999
"The curriculum in the secondary is entirely
vertical where students study units according to ability, interest and
counsel. This enables more able students to progress quickly while other
may take more time."
"The College boasts a 'complete vertical curriculum'
through which students can progress at their pace."
Kilvington Girls Grammar
Independent girls Pre-Prep - Year 12
Address: 2 Leila Rd, Ormond 3204
Fax: (03) 578 6231
E-mail: school@kilvington.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.kilvington.vic.edu.au
"Acceleration and special needs programs help
cater for girls of all abilities."
"Gifted/talented programs: Project-based,
multi-level, accelerated VCE, enhancement (Monash University)"
Kingswood College
Independent Uniting co-ed Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 355 Station Street, Box Hill 3128
Phone: (03) 9890 0677
Fax: (03) 9899 5696
"Gifted/talented programs: Challenge
Club, Tournament of Minds"
The Knox School
Independent Non-denominational co-ed Pre-School - Year 12
Address: 220 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South 3152
Phone: (03) 9801 9233
Fax: (03) 9887 1850
E-mail: registrar@knox.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.knox.vic.edu.au
"Talented and highly able students in Year
2-4 are extended and enriched through the Challenging Young Minds Programme
(CYM). It is an innovative project enabling students to reach their
full potential in one or more of the following subjects:
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English
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Maths
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Science
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Information Technology
For the other subjects the children join their
peers in their mainstream class. Inclusion in CYM is by assessment, and
teacher, parent and student consultation"
Koonung Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Elgar Road, Box Hill North 3129
Phone: (03) 9890 9662
"A 'High Achievers' program is offered at
Year 7 for highly motivated Grade 6 graduates who enjoy school and learning.
A 'Challenge' program is offered to selected
students where middle school is completed in one year."
"'High Achievers' and 'Challenge' programs
cater for extended and accelerated learning at junior and middle schools."
Korowa Anglican Girls School
Independent girls Early Learning (3 and 4 year olds) - Year 12
Address: Ranfurlie Crescent, Glen Iris 3146
Phone: (03) 9885 0336
Fax: (03) 9885 8378
E-mail: registrar@korowa.vic.edu.au
"Special programs are in place at all levels
for gifted students and for those experiencing learning difficulties."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Extension
and enrichment programs may be specially tailored to a girl's needs, and
may include extension work in class and special assignment work, group
extension includes such activities as Tournament of Minds, Maths and Science
Talent Searches and provision of high level sports coaching."
Langwarrin Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin 3910
Phone: (03) 9789 7188
Website: http://www.langsc.vic.edu.au/lscmainz.htm
"As well as a standard VCE program the college
also offers modified, accelerated and VET programs." (http://www.langsc.vic.edu.au/lscstc.htm)
"Other programs offered are community languages,
remedial English and maths and a gifted child program."
Laverton Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Cnr Bladin and Jennings Streets, Laverton 3028
Phone: (03) 9369 1833
Fax: (03) 9369 4104
"An accelerated learning program allows Year
10 students to undertake VCE studies, Year 11 students to study units 3
and 4, and in some cases, Year 12 students to undertake first year university
subjects."
Lilydale High School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Melba Avenue, Lilydale 3140
Phone: (03) 9735 5644
E-mail: lilyhigh@werple.mira.net.au
"Accelerated learning program: This
caters for talented and gifted students who are able to complete their
secondary education in five years. Selection is via an accredited testing
program."
Loreto Mandeville Hall
Catholic girls Prep - Year 12
Address: 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak 3104
Phone: (03) 9826 0211
"Additional assistance is available for those
experiencing difficulty for whatever reason and for those with particular
talents. Opportunities for enrichment, extension and acceleration are offered
to talented students."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Programs
for gifted and talented include receive extension and cross-age tutoring."
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar
School
Independent Anglican girls Pre-school - Year 12
Address: 17 Leslie Road, Essendon 3040
Phone: (03) 9337 5011
"Able students are provided for in some accelerated
classes, through extension work in the classroom and through mind-challenging
activites in the extra-curricular program."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Enrichment
program of extension, withdrawal and some acceleration."
Luther College
Independent Lutheran co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Plymouth Road, Croydon 3136
Phone: (03) 9723 6155
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Various
programs, national competitions, accelerated studies (Years 10-12)."
Lyndale Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Gladstone Road, Dandenong 3175
Phone: (03) 9795 2366
Fax: (03) 9790 1466
E-mail: lyndale.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.lyndale.vic.edu.au/home.htm
"Lyndale Secondary College is a traditional,
co-educational school with a commitment to academic excellence. The Accelerated
Learning Program was developed to better address the needs of students
who demonstrate above average abilities, high levels of task commitment
and creativity. This program has become an integral element in the school's
culture and community.
Acceleration permits students to commence a
unit of work earlier, or to move through a program more quickly than others
according to their academic capacities. Students reach higher levels of
thought processes and performance and, in doing so, they benefit intellectually,
socially and emotionally from the faster pace and the challenge involved.
Integrating enrichment and acceleration allows abstract and complex concepts
be taught and students proceed at a more rapid pace than that of the average
learner.
The Lyndale Secondary College Accelerated Learning
Program aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop investigative,
problem solving, analytical and creative thinking skills which will challenge
and engage them in a very active style of learning.
Each May a comprehensive assessment procedure
is used to select 26 gifted and talented Year 6 students to join the Program
in the following year. Aptitude tests are used and information is sought
from the applicants' classroom teachers and parents.
Students in the Program are fully immersed
in the life of the college. They may be found together with other Lyndale
Secondary College students - playing in the college band, editing the college
newsletter or magazine, acting in college plays or on the sporting field.
Participants' families represent a cross section
of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Parents are strongly
supportive of the program, reporting great satisfaction in their children's
intellectual and social development.
Students enter the program in Year 7. Their
curriculum in the first 3 years is accelerated across those key learning
areas where higher cognitive skills allow rapid advancement. Approximately
half the week's classwork is undertaken in age peer (non-accelerated) studies
which include, Technology, Personal Development, Studies of Society and
the Environment, Arts, Languages and Sport. English, Mathematics and Science
are accelerated subjects.
Although accelerated the Lyndale Secondary
College program is fully sequential with no grade skipping. It is comprehensive
providing acceleration across a range of subjects. It provides each participant
with a supportive peer group environment rather than offering acceleration
through withdrawal from the classroom.
As well as being accelerated, the curriculum
is enriched by the inclusion of additional material. Students take extra
VCE subjects, completing units even before they fully join the Year 11
VCE stream. The Accelerated Learning Program is intended to provide maximum
flexibility in the senior school by allowing additional academic credits
to be achieved through TAFE certification, first year university subjects
and/or providing opportunities for students to increase the range and depth
of their VCE studies. In those cases students' Tertiary Entrance Ranks
(TER) should be enhanced by bonus points to provide opportunities for higher
level acceptance to tertiary studies.
Participating students benefit from working
with children of similar ability, who have all been accelerated. They develop
into well organised and happy young adults.
Academically, the Accelerated Learning Program
gives these children something more valuable than knowledge alone - it
gives them an enthusiasm for learning. (http://www.lyndale.vic.edu.au/accelerated.htm)
MacKillop Catholic Regional College
Independent Catholic co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Russell Street, Werribee 3030
Phone: (03) 9742 4700
"A special needs program caters for integration
and ESL students, students who experience difficulties with Maths and English
and gifted and talented students."
"IN ORDER TO MEET THE PASTORAL AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS MACKILLOP COLLEGE PROVIDES ACCESS TO A RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE PURSUIT AND ATTAINMENT OF
INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE IN ALL FORMS OF ENDEAVOUR. THE GIFTS OF ALL STUDENTS ARE ACKNOWLEDGED AND
FULLY NURTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATION FOR THE GIFTED
At MacKillop College we recognise the need for all students to be intellectually challenged and provided with the opportunity of reaching their individual potential in the whole range of learning domains.
Accordingly we have established a program that incorporates extension, enrichment and acceleration.
The recent appointment of a full time Gifted Education coordinator attests to MacKillop College’s commitment to expanding our established program and to meeting the unique need of all our students.
Our current provisions include accelerated and compacted courses in a number of Key Learning Areas across all year levels, differentiated programming and curriculum delivery, opportunities for extension within subject areas, classroom support and participation in specific enrichment courses.
The college actively encourages and supports the professional development of all staff and has given a firm commitment to the further development of Gifted Education, the future of Gifted Education at MacKillop and region is incredibly exciting and infinitely promising."
McKinnon Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7 - 12
Address: McKinnon Road, McKinnon 3204
Phone: (03) 578 0844
Website: http://www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au
"A group of 18 students from Year 8 to 10
have accepted invitations to participate in the Department of Education's
Bright Futures Program. These students meet three times a term for at least
two hours in an interactive forum. They watch a satellite transmitted television
program on specific topics, and discuss the issues raised." (http://www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au/school/prios/prio1/index.htm)
MacRobertson Girls' High School
Government girls Years 9-12
Address: 350 Kingsway, Melbourne 3004
Phone: (03) 9820 0788
"MacRobertson is a selective entry government
girls' school in inner Melbourne."
Maffra Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Bill Cane Court, Maffra 3860
Phone: (03) 5147 1790
"We have specialist programs for literacy
enhancement at the junior school, accelerated programs throughout the school
and at VCE, comprehensive goal-based reporting, and monthly recognition
and regarding of excellence."
Marian College Sunshine
Catholic girls Years 7-12
Address: Glengalga Road, West Sunshine 3020
Phone: (03) 9363 1711
"We offer extension program for gifted and
talented student; all students are able to complete five VCE units at Year
10; 40 per cent of our students undertake a Unit 3/4 sequence at Year 11."
Maroondah Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Brentnall Road, Croydon 3136
Phone: (03) 9870 4551
"Advanced studies are available to talented
students."
Mater Christi College
Catholic girls Years 7 -12
Address: 28 Bayview Road, Belgrave 3160
Phone: (03) 9754 6611
"Very able students are invited to be part
of a number of opportunities to meet their needs. Debating, Zenith studies,
leadership programs and higher studies are some of these areas."
Melbourne Girls College
Government girls Years 7-12
Address: Yarra Boulevard, Richmond 3121
Phone: (03) 9428 8955
Fax: (03) 9428 2737
E-mail: lead@mgc.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.mgc.vic.edu.au
"At MGC, we are all well aware of the now
generally accepted theories of multiple intelligences, and of the need
to provide curriculum which embraces the educational needs of all
of our students. We are particularly aware of the need to challenge students
with exceptional abilities.
Each year, we are also building both on the
number and the diversity of programs, which cater specifically for those
students who are gifted or talented.
The Leadership Program at MGC does, of course,
offer exceptional opportunities for many, many students to develop their
skills in leadership.
From the very first year of the college’s short
life, our extra-curricula arts programs have provided opportunities and
challenges for those students particularly gifted in this area. And this
is a program which we have seen building in strength and growing every
year. Again, since our first year, we have had students participating in
the Australian Mathematics Competition.
This year, we have also had students involved
in a number of projects specifically developed to cater for Gifted students,
namely Tournament of Minds and the International Student Project.
Tournament of Minds is based upon the
Odyssey
of Minds, which began in the USA. The purpose of Tournament of Minds
is to give students the opportunity to participate in creative activities,
encouraging and challenging problems, which demand experimentation and
which reward divergent thinking. The students involved receive Long
Term Problem six weeks prior to Tournament Day from one of three categories:
Language and Literature, Mathematics and Engineering or the Social Sciences.
On Tournament Day, the students also receive a Spontaneous Problem
which could involve them in any of the following: brainstorming type problems,
drawing, costume creation, dramatisation or creative writing or be of a
‘hands on’ nature." (http://www.mgc.vic.edu.au/upstream98/gifted_programs.htm)
"The college also offers a Gifted Student Program."
Melbourne Girls' Grammar School
Independent Anglican girls Pre-school-Year 12
Address: 86 Anderson Street, South Yarra 3141
Phone: (03) 9866 1676
"Gifted/Talented Programs: At Merton
Hall is a Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Students and at Morris Hall,
a Coordinator of Individual Differences. A comprehensive programme for
girls with high Intellectual Potential is being developed from Kindergarten
to Year12."
Melbourne High School
Government boys Years 9-12
Address: Forrest Hill, South Yarra 3185
Phone: (03) 9826 0711
"Entry is by selective academic examination.
. .
As all students work at a high academic level
and a hectic pace, and the busy co-curricular program requires the involvement
of all students, there are generally not acceleration programs. Instead
the School requires all subjects to include enrichment, extensions and
all students are expected to take advantage of the considerable learning
that takes place through the rich co-curricular offerings."
Mentone Girls' Grammar School
Independent Anglican girls Pre-school- Year 12
Address: 11 Mentone Parade, Mentone 3194
Phone: (03) 9581 1208
"Gifted/Talented Programs: The school
offers many opportunities. The Everest Program begins in Junior School."
Mentone Grammar
Independent Anglican boys Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 63 Venice Street, Mentone 3194
Phone: (03) 9584 4211
"A gifted students program and extra assistance
in English and maths are available for those with special needs."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: A full time
Special Education teacher operates in the Junior School with pupils requiring
remediation and with pupils who can benefit from the gifted and talented
program."
Mercy Diocesan College
Catholic girls Years 7-12
Address: 760 Sydney Road, Coburg North 3058
Phone: (03) 9350 5799
"Accelerated learning programs are available
for gifted students."
Methodist Ladies' College
Independent Uniting Church Pre-school - Year 12
Address: 207 Barkers Road, Kew 3101
Phone: (03) 9274 6316
E-mail: college@mlc.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.mlc.vic.edu.au
"Opportunities for talented students include
enrichment programs through the Compass Centre, acceleration classes, tertiary
enhancement studies, mentor programs, Alpha Omega extension electives and
open-ended classroom tasks."
"Gifted/talented programs: MLC provides
a wide range of opportunities across all areas of the curriculum."
"The Compass Centre is an innovative
learning environment offering extension, enrichment and enhancement, through
the latest video conferencing and interactive computer technology.
"The Compass Centre is the physical
and virtual focus of the Gifted and Talented Program.
"Many extension and enrichment programs occur
during class time, lunchtime and after school in the Compass Centre, located
in the Cato Building at MLC.
"An extensive internal web site, Special Education
Online, provides the virtual link, allowing enrichment and extension to
occur at any time, in any place within the school and on a wide variety
of topics to match the particular abilities of the individuals involved.
These are taught and co-ordinated by Compass Centre staff working closely
with classroom teachers.
"National and international projects
and links have been established allowing students to pursue their learning
through interaction, co-operation, research and communication, reaching
well beyond the traditional school boundaries." (http://compass.mlc.vic.edu.au/)
Mitchell Secondary College Wodonga
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 22-24 Mitchell Street, Wodonga 3690
Phone: (02) 6024 1600
"We provide a wide range of extra-curricular
activities, both sporting and clultural, as well as special programs for
gifted students."
Monivae College
Independent Catholic co-ed Years 7 - 12
Address: 133 Ballarat Road, Hamilton 3300
Phone: (03) 5572 1244
Fax: (03) 5571 1074
E-mail: monivaelib@ansonic.com.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Future Problem
Solving Course"
Mont Albert Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: Barloa Road, Mont Albert, Victoria, 3127
Phone: (03) 9890 1331
Fax: (03) 9899 3093
E-mail: maps@maps.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.maps.vic.edu.au
"A programs for gifted and talented students
operates." (http://www.maps.vic.edu.au/curric.htm)
Monterey Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Silvertop Street, Frankston North 3200
Phone: (03) 9786 3655
"The Discovery Program is a program begun
in Israel which aims to enrich the education of highly able children everywhere.
It is a 3 year course which begins with a small group of students in Year
7 and follows them through until the end of Year 9.
The goals of the Discovery Program are:
-
to seek out and upgrade the education of junior
secondary students who have potential for giftedness and leadership,
-
to sharpen communication skills and work habit
necessary for maximising scholarly productivity
-
to encourage problem solving, brainstorming, and
evaluation of learning.
How Does It Work? During Term One, Year
7 students are chosen based on the recommendation of their teachers in
Year 7 and Primary School, using such criteria as creativity, independent
thought, persistence, enthusiasm for learning and leadership. These students,
along with their parents, are invited to attend a meeting. The purpose
of the meeting is to explain the concept of the Discovery Program and its
goals.
The actual program for year 7s commences in
Term Two, with year 8 and 9 students commencing the second week of term
1." (http://www.monterey.vic.edu.au/special.htm)
"Monterey is a pilot school for the Discovery
Program which caters for gifted students."
Mordialloc-Chelsea Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 1 Station Street, Mordialloc 3195
Phone: (03) 9580 1184
"A select entry Accelerated Learning Program
offers opportunities for bright and gifted students."
Mount St Josephs Girls' College
Catholic girls Years 7-12
Address: 133 Maidstone Street, Altona West 3018
Phone: (03) 9398 1555
"Catered through personalised and extra-curricular
programs, counselling, streamin, special education, Tournament of the minds,
etc."
Mount Waverley Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Stephensons Road, Mount Waverley 3149
Phone: (03) 9803 6811
Fax: (03) 9887 9308
Website: http://www.mwsc.vic.edu.au
"The school offers a prestigious and accelerated
learning program where students can complete Years 7 to 10 in three years
and study an accelerated and extended curriculum. Entry to this course
is by selection. A fourth year of an extended and challenging nature, with
some VCE units included, is also offered. Options such as early access
to VCE are also offered to outstanding students in mainstream classes."
Mowbray College
Independent nondenominational co-ed Prep-Year 12
Address: Centenary Avenue, Melton 3337
Phone: (03) 9743 2511
"Gifted/Talented Programs: There are
special programs, such as Problem Solving."
Niddrie Secondary School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Sapphire Street, Niddrie 3042
Phone: (03) 9337 2488
"Enrichment programs provided in Mathematics
and English extend the brighter students and provide additional assistance
for those in need of extra tuition. Accelerated advancement is provided
under the Bright Futures Program."
North Geelong Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Separation Street, North Geelong 3215
Phone: (03) 5278 9399
"Students at risk of not getting the most
out of school can be placed in remedial classes focused on literacy and
numeracy, and there are extension groups for gifted children."
Northcote High School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: St Georges Road, Northcote 3078
Phone: (03) 9488 2300
"High Achievers program Years 7 to 10 is based
on selective entry tests."
"A High Achievers Program (Years 7 to 10) with
entry test require, is an extension/enrichment program stronly supported
by parents/students."
Northside Christian College
Independent Christian Prep - Year 12
Address: 31-61 McLeans Road, Bundoora 3083
Phone: (03) 9467 2499
"Gifted students can accelerate into VCE units
and computer education for gifted primary students is facilitated with
one-on-one tuition with secondary students."
Oakleigh Greek Orthodox College 'St Anagiri'
Independent Greek Orthodox co-ed Prep - Year 12
Address: 73-81 Willesden Road, Oakleigh 3166
Phone: (03) 9568 6558
"Students able to study particular subjects
one year level above their current standing are encouraged to do so. University
enhancement studies are also available for selected students.
Students with special educational needs, either
in terms of learning difficulties or special abilities, are provided for,
through the efforts of the Learning Resource Centre."
Officer Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: Tivendale Road, Officer 3809
Phone: (03) 5943 2315
Fax: (03) 5943 1078
E-mail: officerprimary@i.net.au
"Officer Primary School is a small school
near Pakenham and Berwick specialising in multi aging, individual programs
for all students with an emphasis on catering for gifted and talented children."
Our Lady of Mercy College
Catholic girls Years 7-12
Address: 52 Cape Street, Heidelberg 3084
Phone: (03) 9459 2511
Fax: (03) 9459 0579
E-mail: olmc@netspace.net.au
"Gifted/talented programs: Extension
work is undertaken in a variety of areas."
Our Lady of Sion College
Catholic girls Years 7-12
Address: 1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill 3128
Phone: (03) 9890 9097
Fax: (03) 9899 1456
"Students are able to participate in a wide
range of extra-curricular activities including . . . the newly established
Gifted and Talented program."
Parade College
Catholic boys Years 7-12
Address: 1436 Plenty Road, Bundoora 3083
Phone: (03) 9468 3304
"Support is offered in the following ways:
. . . accelerated programs."
Parkwood Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Tortice Drive, Ringwood North 3134
Phone: (03) 9876 1633
"There are core units in English and maths
and elective units chosen from the eight key learning areas. Choice is
based on student interests and abilities and does allow for accelerated
learning."
Patterson River Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Eel Race Road, Carrum 3197
Phone: (03) 9786 3933
"Enrichment programs are in place for talented
students."
The Peninsula School
Independent Anglican co-ed Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: Wooralla Drive, Mt Eliza 3930
Phone: (03) 9787 4811
Fax: (03) 9787 7646
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Accelerated
programs Years 7 to 12"
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar
School
Independent Uniting co-ed Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: Corner Rachelle Road and Woorite Place, Keilor East
3033
Phone: (03) 9336 1855
Fax: (03) 9336 3421
"Gifted/Talented Programs: An extensive
Mathematics Enrichment Program"
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Independent Presbyterian girls Prep-Year 12
Address: 141 Burwood Highway, Burwood 3125
Phone: (03) 9808 5811
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Available
from Prep to Year 12."
Redden Catholic College
Catholic systemic boys Years 7-12
Address: 8 Clifton Grove, Preston 3072
Phone: (03) 9480 2922
"The Special Needs Unit looks after the the
needs and welfare of students with learning difficulties and those that
are more gifted, integration students and those with English as a second
language."
Ruyton Girls' School
Independent nondenominational girls Kindergarten - Year 12
Address: 12 Selbourne Road, Kew 3101
Phone: (03) 9819 2422
Fax: (03) 9818 4790
E-mail: ruyton@ruyton.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.ruyton.vic.edu.au
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Ruyton provides
a whole school program of educational development which addresses the needs
of children who require assistance and those who have particular gifts
and talents."
Sacre Coeur
Independent Catholic girls Prep - Year 12
Address: 172 Burke Road, Glen Iris 3146
Phone: (03) 9885 4501
Fax: (03) 9885 5936
"Individual differences program caters for
children with learning difficulties and children of high intellectual potential."
Sacred Heart College - Geelong
Catholic systemic girls Years 7 - 12
Address: Retreat Road, Newtown 3220
Phone: (03) 5221 4211
"Extra-curricular activities: . . .
(include) programs for gifted students."
Scotch College
Independent Presbyterian boys Prep - Year 12
Address: Morrison Street, Hawthorn 3122
Phone: (03) 9810 4321
"Boys with outstanding ability in leadership,
intellectual, artistic, musical or physical areas are given many opportunities
to extend themselves. Classroom teachers include extension activities beyond
the core curriculum, while additional opportunities and resources cater
further for the needs of each student."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Gifted students
are stimulated by the school's wide choice of academic subjects, co-curriculum
activties, up-to-date technology and first class facilities. Extension
courses are offered and students encouraged to participate in may State
and national subject competitions."
Sebastopol Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Hertford Street, Ballarat 3356
Phone: (03) 5335 8601
"The College's enrichment program for gifted
and talented students has gained state-wide recognition for excellence."
Shelford Anglican Girls School
Independent Anglican girls Prep - Year 12
Address: 3 Hood Crescent, Caulfield 3161
Phone: (03) 9528 5329
Fax: (03) 98528 4237
E-mail: information@shelford.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.shelford.vic.edu.au
"All administrative structures support individual
programs which include enhancement and acceleration, career contracts,
fast-tracking and Dual Recognition."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: 'Horizons'
- differentiated curriculum, unique program devised."
Siena College
Catholic girls Years 7 -12
Address: 815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell 3124
Phone: (03) 9836 0922
"For many students, it means that they can
access our acceleration program with operates across Year 7 to 12, allowing
students to be educated at a level which best suits their needs."
Southwood Boys' Grammar School
Independent Anglican boys Prep - Year 8
Address: Maidstone St, Ringwood 3134
Phone: (03) 9870 1051
"A significant part of this approach is to
offer support to students with communication and language needs (with the
assistance of government-funded programs) and to extend students who display
exceptional ability."
Strathcona Baptist Girls
Grammar School
Independent Baptist girls Prep - Year 12
Address: 34 Scott Street, Canterbury 3126
Phone: (03) 9836 1611
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Acceleration
at Senior School, extensions throughout."
St Aloysius' College
Catholic girls Years 7-12
Address: 31 Curran Street, North Melbourne 3051
Phone: (03) 9329 0411
"The College targets individuals and has Special
Education and Accelerated Learning programs and classes . . .
A wide range of programs are available to support
individual needs including Gifted and Talented, ESL, Remedial and Integration
programs."
St Bede's College
Catholic boys Years 7-12
Address: 2 Mentone Parade, Mentone 3194
Phone: (03) 9583 3325
"Years 9 to 12 have a vertically structured
curriculum that allows students to accelerate academically."
St Helena Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Wallowa Road, North Eltham 3095
Phone: (03) 9438 3500
"The school claims to have a 'first rate high
tech environment for staff and students' and a 'wide ranging gifted and
talented program'."
St Kevin's College
Catholic boys Prep - Year 12
Address: Moonga Road, Toorak 3142
Phone: (03) 9827 0898
"Enrichment classes are offered in philosophy,
literature, problem solving and engineering. Programs with other schools
are offered for those needing extra challenge."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Subject acceleration,
compacted and negotiated curriculum enrichment programs (Engineering, History,
Literature, Philosophy, Cluster groupings)."
St Leonard's College
Uniting co-ed Pre-school - Year 12
Address: 163 South Road, Brighton East 3187
Phone: (03) 9592 2266
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Specialist
staff provide assistance and programs in addition to the class teachers."
St Margaret's School
Independent non-denominational co-ed Pre-Prep - Grade 3, girls only
Grade 4 - Year 12
Address: Gloucester Avenue, Berwick 3806
Phone: (03) 9703 8111
Fax: (03) 9703 8121
"There is careful attention to the development
of individual potential, with individual differences education, including
Gifted and Talented program and personal development programs, and personal
and careers counselling."
"Primary school out-of-class activities:
ASPIRE - program for gifted and talented students."
St Michael's Grammar School
Independent Anglican co-ed Pre-school - Year 12
Address: 20 Redan Street, St Kilda 3182
Phone: (03) 9525 0631
"Students with special abilities are extended
within the classroom where they are amongst their peers. Acceleration classes
also exist. Students are encouraged to take an active part in related co-curricular
activities and academic extension programs."
St Monica's College
Catholic co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 16 Davisson Street, Epping 3076
Phone: (03) 9401 2444
"The needs of all students are recognised,
and the college offers special education, gifted and talented program,
ESL and integration programs."
St Michael's Grammar School
Independent co-ed 3-year-old Kindergarten to Year 12
Address: 20 Redan Street, St Kilda 3182
Phone: (03) 9525 0631
Fax: (03) 9510 9392
E-mail: registrar@stmichaels.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au
"Almost all students take the VCE over three
years. Most begin the VCE in Year 10 and some take an extra year with a
mixture of Year 11 and 12 subjects. A vertical timetable means that students
in Years 10, 11 and 12 participate in the same classes. It is not unusual
to find Year 10 students taking some VCE Units 3 and 4, and almost all
Year 11 students would do so. In addition some 14 university subjects are
offered to VCE students in their final year.
Provision has been made in the Junior School
program to enable gifted students to be accelerated in appropriate subjects
eg. Japanese and Mathematics."
St Paul's Anglican Grammar School
Independent Anglican co-ed Pre-School - Year 12
Address: 150 Bowen Street, Warragul 3820
Phone: (03) 5623 5833
Fax: (03) 5622 3374
E-mail: stpauls@stpaulswgl.vic.edu.edu.au
"Acceleration mathematics programs prepare
students for university studies in Year 12 and gifted and talented student
programs operate throughout the school."
"Gifted/talented programs: Programs
exist to extend students through acceleration and enrichment classes."
Sunbury Downs Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Mitchill's Lane, Sunbury 3429
Phone: (03) 9744 7366
Fax: (03) 9592 5724
"It . . . is involed in the gifted students
'international students program'.
Syndal South Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: 14 Montgomery Avenue, Mount Waverley 3149
Phone: (03) 9802 5277
Fax: (03) 9886 1301
E-mail: syndalsp@vicnet.net.au
Website: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~syndalsp/welcome.htm
"We recognise the need to cater for all children's
special talents and abilities. Children are encouraged to develop these
special abilities through an extensive range of programs offered within
the school, and, as part of Waverley Gifted and Talented Network, at other
schools. These children also participate in:
Taylors Lakes Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: Chichester Drive, Taylors Lakes 3038
Phone: (03) 9390 3388
Fax: (03) 9390 3225
Website: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~tjj123/homep.html
"Special Features: . . . (include)
Developing the skills of classroom teacher to enrich and extend "Bright
Sparks" within each classroom." (http://www.ozemail.com.au/~tjj123/pages.after.html)
Templestowe College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Cypress Avenue, Lower Templestowe 3107
Phone: (03) 9850 6333
"Accelerated mathematics is available at Year
9."
Thomastown Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Main Street, Thomastown 3074
Phone: (03) 9465 0844
"Some of the school's special learning programs
include accelerated learning . . ."
Thornbury Darebin Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Collins Street, Thornbury 3071
Phone: (03) 9480 4066
Fax: (03) 9480 1314
"The college offers a world-recognised Gifted
Children's Program."
"Individual needs are catered for with a gifted
children's program."
Tintern Anglican Girls' Grammar
School
Independent Anglican girls Pre-Preparatory - Year 12
Address: 90 Alexandra Road, Ringwood East 3135
Phone: (03) 9788 7234
Fax: (03) 9879 4292
E-mail: admissions@tintern.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.tintern.vic.edu.au
"Gifted/Talented Programs: Enhancement
programs are offered throughout the primary and secondary areas."
Toorak College
Independent Christian girls Pre-school - Year 12
Address: Old Mornington Road, Mount Eliza 3930
Phone: (03) 9788 7234
"In the earlier years the College provides
both acceleration and remedial programs."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: The support
education department provides a range of enhancement programs both through
withdrawal of students and through withdrawal of students and through classroom-based
support."
Trinity Grammar School
Independent Anglican boys Pre-school - Year 12
Address: 60 Wellington Street, Kew 3101
Phone: (03) 9854 3600
"For gifted and talented students there is
a myriad of opportunities through competitions and clubs such as aeromodelling,
chess, solar cars, and maths and science sessions. There are accelerated
classes in mathematics and extension classes for boys with particular interests
in the middle school year."
"Gifted/talented programs: Extension
program for individuals and groups."
Triple R School Co-Operative Ltd
Independent non-denominational Prep - Year 10
Address: PO Box 176, Macedon 3440
Phone: (03) 5426 1751
"There are special programs for gifted students
and those needing extra help."
The University High School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Story Street, Parkville 3052
Phone: (03) 9347 2022
"The School's Gifted Students' Programme,
which commenced in 1981, is the longest running and most stable such programme
in Australia. It has become an integral element of the School's culture
and community.
Each April, aptitude tests and interviews are
used to select 26 gifted Year 6 children to join the Programme in the following
year. The tests include an intelligence test, creative and argumentative
essays, and a test of scholastic aptitude. Interviews are conducted with
short-listed applicants and their parents, and information is sought from
the applicants' classroom teachers
Students in the Programme join fully in the
life of the School. They may be found - together with other UHS students
- playing in the School concert, editing the School newspaper or acting
in the School play. UHS offers a rich music programme, and is also noted
for its strength in English, Mathematics, Sciences, and Languages. Languages
taught are French, German, Indonesian and Latin.
Participants' families represent a cross-section
of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Parents are strongly
supportive of the Programme, reporting great pleasure at their children's
intellectual and social development.
Participants in the Programme advance successfully
to tertiary education - many taking up multi-disciplinary courses, or degrees
with double majors. Their relative youth is generally no impediment to
university entrance, although some choose to defer enrolment while they
travel and study overseas.
Students enter the Programme in Year 7, and
after three years join the VCE sub-school, thus completing their secondary
education in only five years.
Their curriculum is accelerated across those
Key Learning Areas where their higher cognitive skills allow rapid advancement:
English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Studies of Society and the Environment,
and Languages. In the subjects Music, Physical Education, Art and Sport,
students take classes at a level appropriate to their individual abilities
and physical development.
Although accelerated, the UHS programme is
fully sequential - with no "grade skipping". It is comprehensive, providing
acceleration across a broad spectrum of subjects. It is cohort-based, providing
each participant with a supportive peer-group environment, rather than
offering acceleration though "withdrawal" from the classroom.
As well as being accelerated, the curriculum
is enriched by the inclusion of additional material and special subjects.
Students take extra VCE subjects, completing units even before they join
the VCE stream in Year 11. They have a very wide choice: in a typical year,
UHS offers some 130 units in 39 different VCE subjects.
Participants in the Gifted Students' Programe
invariably achieve excellent VCE results, and are admitted to a tertiary
course of their preference - along with other students of UHS. The accelerated
group which graduated in 1997 included two entries into Medicine (including
one with the perfect TER score of 99.95), three into Arts/Law, and several
into Commerce, Mechatronics/Engineering, and Music.
Students in the Programme may also participate
in the University of Melbourne's Programme for High Achieving Students
(MUPHAS), under which they take first year degree subjects while still
studying for their VCE." (http://www.unihigh.vic.edu.au/gifted/index.html)
"A special acceleration program with an intake
of 26 students each year caters for children of high intellectual ability
and enables them to complete secondary education is a shorter-than-usual
time."
"The school has an accelerated program for
gifted children with an intake of 26 students a year and admits a quota
of students to the music program by audition."
Upper Yarra Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 81-89 Yarra Road, Yarra Junction 3797
Phone: (03) 5967 1877
"There is an extensive program for gifted
students as well as cross-age tutoring a student self-help work program
and a comprehensive careers program."
Weeden Heights Primary School
Government co-ed Prep - Grade 6
Address: Weeden Drive, Vermont South 3133
Phone: (03) 9802 0663
Fax: (03) 9886 1346
E-mail: weeden.heights.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.weedenheightsps.vic.edu.au
"We also offer programs for gifted and talented
students, and we have an extensive music program."
Wellington Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: 91 Police Road, Mulgrave 3170
Phone: (03) 9547 6822
Fax: (03) 9548 4483
E-mail: wellington.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
"Gifted students and those with special needs
are catered for."
Wesley College
Independent Uniting Church co-ed Pre-Preparatory - Year 12
Address: Prahran Campus: 577 St Kilda Road, Prahran 3181
Elsternwick
Campus: 5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick 3185
Glen
Waverley Campus: 620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley 3150
Phone: (03) 9522 7215
Fax: (03) 9510 9150
E-mail: registrar@wesley.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.wesley.vic.edu.au
"Special education and gifted/talented
programs: Support and enrichment programs are provided for students
with these needs."
Westall Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Rosebank Avenue, Clayton South 3169
Phone: (03) 9546 3233
Website: http://www.westall.vic.edu.au/www/profile.shtml
"Student ability is enhanced by:
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gifted students programs
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interest based clubs such as Science Club and
LOTE Conversation Clubs
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senior tutoring programs with students from Monash
University
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scholarships, both internal and external
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a broad range of supportive programs to develop
leadership and self esteem" (http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au/www/profile.shtml)
Westbourne Grammar School
Independent Christian co-educational Prep - Year 12
Address: 300 Sayers Road, Hoppers Crossing 3029
Phone: (03) 9731 9444
"The junior schools runs gifted and artist-in-residence
programs and participates in the Maths Olympiad and Future Problem-Solving
(Australian Finalists 1998) events . . . University Enhancements Studies
allow Year 12 students to study a university subject, giving them an advantage
for university entrance and a head-start to tertiary studies."
"Gifted/Talented Programs: A gifted
and talented program operates in the Junior and Senior Schools."
Wheelers Hill Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Raphael Drive, Wheelers Hill 3150
Phone: (03) 9561 5811
Fax: (03) 9561 8227
"An acceleration program for gifted students
operates at Years 7 and 8."
Whittlesea Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Laurel Street, Whittlesea 3757
Phone: (03) 9716 2908
"The school is currently operating a Gifted
Program at Year 7."
Williamstown High School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Pasco Street, Williamstown 3016
Phone: (03) 9397 1899
"From the start of 1999, the school will run
a selective entry accelerated programs for academically gifted students.
Students from across the state can apply to sit the entrance test . . .
In addition, an accelerated learning program is provided for able Year
10 and 11 students who take advanced studies in English and Mathematics
VCE level."
"In addition to a comprehensive Years 7 to
10 curriculum and a range of selected academic and vocational senior school
subjects, it has introduce a selective entry (by state-wide exam) program
to accelerate academically gifted students."
Wilson Park Secondary College
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Wilson Road, Melton South 3338
Phone: (03) 9743 4622
Fax: (03) 9747 8408
E-mail: wilsonparksc@peg.apc.org.au
Website: http://www.peg.apc.org/~wilsonparksc/main.html
"Wilson Park Secondary College has implemented
a new and exciting program called the 'Advance Program'. Wilson Park is
the first secondary school in the Melton district to offer an 'Advance
Program" for highly able learners.
What is the 'Advance Program'? The 'Advance
Program' is a program currently operating in years 7 to 9 that offers a
comprehensive and challenging curriculum for highly able learners. This
unique program extends and broadens students' skills: It motivates them
and teaches them to take pride in their learning and to succeed in their
schooling, so that they are able to reach their full learning potential.
Why are we doing it? A main problem
in education in Australia and other western countries is student underachievement.
We are not talking about any particular groups, but the majority of students
that attend secondary school. Many students seem to have an attitude, whether
they are deemed to be slow, average or bright, that says, "I'll complete
the task required with minimal effort and intellectual input". As teachers
and parents we must move away from this mediocre approach to education
which accepts from many of our students minimum work, time spent on study
and intellectual input.
Aims of the 'Advance Program'. The program
aims in the first instance to raise the educational expectations that teachers
and parents have of students. If teachers and parents are united in the
expectation of 'more' from our students, then the aim is to engender in
students an attitude that gives them pride and confidence in their achievements
at school and says to them, 'you can do this, and with a little more thought
you can do better than this'.
Implementation of the 'Advance Program'.
We
are starting with the following initiatives:
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The formation of accelerated learning groups in
years 7-9 of students who according to test results are capable of high
academic performance.
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The accelerated groups are to be used as role
models for all students to raise their performance levels and for teachers
to develop improved teaching methods and more challenging curriculum. Teachers
will be provided with substantial professional development resources to
develop curriculum that promotes the higher levels of learning.
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Regular evaluation of student performance based
on classroom assessments and testing. Teaching programs and curriculum
will be regularly evaluated in the light of student performance." (http://www.peg.apc.org/~wilsonparksc/Advance.html)
"The 'Advance Program' is a program operating
in Years 7 to 10 that offers a comprehensive and challenging curriculum
for highly able learners (gifted). This unique programs extends and broadens
the skills of students with an aim to raise the educational expectations
of parents, students and teachers."
Wodonga High School
Government co-ed Years 7-12
Address: Woodland St, Wodonga 3690
Phone: (02) 6024 2100
"The School challenges gifted students with
accelerated programs and participation in extension curricula."
Woodleigh School (formerly St Paul's School Minimbah
and Woodleigh)
Independent Anglican co-ed Early Childhood Centre to Year 12
Address: Junior Campus: Minimbah Court, Frankston 3199
Senior
Campus: Golf Links Road, Baxter 3911
Phone: Junior Campus: (03) 9787 2733
Senior
Campus: (03) 9971 1108
Fax: Junior Campus: (03) 9787 3931
Senior Campus:
(03) 5971 1110
"Woodleigh is also well known for its gifted
children and support programs."
"Gifted/talented programs: Extensive
extension programs at both campuses, and co-curricular opportunities such
as Future Problem Solving, Tournament of the Minds, various talent competitions,
and a wide variety of extension units. Coordinator for gifted education."
Xavier College
Independent Catholic boys Grade 5 - Year 8 at Burke Hall and Kostka
Hall, Years 9 -12 at Xavier College Senior School
Address: Burke Hall: Studley Park Road, Kew 3101
Kostka
Hall: 47 South Road, Brighton 3186
Senior
School: Barkers Road, Kew 3101
Phone: Burke Hall: (03) 9853 8737
Kostka
Hall: (03) 9592 2127
Senior
School: (03) 9854 5411
"Remedial and extension academic programs
are available."
"Special education and gifted talented programs:
Specialist
teachers available for small group tutoring. Advanced program in Mathematics
for selected students from Year 7 culminating in first year university
maths in Year 12. Year 11 students are encouraged to take a Unit 3 and
4 subject in Year 11."
Yarra Valley Grammar School
Independent co-ed Pre-Prep - Year 12
Address: Kalinda Road, Ringwood 3134
Phone: (03) 9262 7700
Fax: (03) 9876 1077
E-mail: Principal.yvas@vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.yvas.vic.edu.au
"Enrichment programs are provided for gifted
students and extra tuition with specialist teachers is available if required."
"Gifted/talented programs: Younger students'
learning is enriched, while able students can progress through VCE at their
own speed and undertake University study during CVCE. Certificate IV in
Design, Certificate III in Information Technology and Certificate II Small
Business Practice are available alongside the VCE."
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