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.
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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 o