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ACCELERATED PATHWAYS PROGRAM
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Key staff
Rebecca Williams
Andrew Walsh Laura Croft Jayde Werner-Duffield
Teresa Fanning Melissa Tyrrell
Assistant Principal
Year 7 Level Leader
Year 7 Level Assistant
Teaching & Learning Leader
Student Excellence
Program Leader
Teaching & Learning Leader
Student Excellence
Program Leader
Yr 7 Admin Assistant
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What is APP?A program for learners who are:▪ very capable▪ committed▪ enthusiastic▪ academic skills 6+ months ahead
APP provides a complete and flexible pathway for selected students beginning in year 7, with individualised pathways from Year 8 to Year 12.
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Why APP?Learning is targeted to the students individual needs. ▪ stimulate deep learning and create personal challenge▪ target student’s individual strengths when planning their
pathways▪ improves outcomes for academically talented students ▪ challenging and dynamic environment
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Structure of APP▪ Complete pathway for selected students▪ Year 7 - complete all classes together as one LG with the
same structure as standard Year 7▪ Year 8 - managed individual pathway with access to
acceleration in their individual areas of strength, remaining together for some subjects
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Structure of Year 7 APPSEMESTER 1 Time SEMESTER 2 Time
English 4 English 4
Maths 4 Maths 4
Science 3 Science 3
Humanities 3 Humanities 3
Health & PE 3 Health & PE 3
Language 2 Language 2
Food Tech 2 Materials Tech 2
Performing Arts 2 Visual Arts 2
ICT 1 ICT 1
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How does it work?▪ Greater connection to peers within this group▪ Teachers plan for deeper thinking and making connections
between ideas in the classroom and beyond▪ Enhanced learning covers a sufficient breadth and depth to
prepare a student for acceleration or to give them a deeper understanding of subjects
▪ Students are encouraged and expected to be involved in a range of co-curricular activities
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Pathway Options
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Student Perspective
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Parent Perspective
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Online Application ▪ Personal details▪ Year 5 NAPLAN results▪ Grade 5 Semester 2 Reports▪ Statement of motivation from the student▪ Language choice▪ $20 testing fee (payable at Main Office - cash or credit card)
Applications due: 15th May
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TestingAustralian Council for Educational Research tests in:▪ reading comprehension▪ abstract reasoning▪ written expressionThe tests are skill-based and are designed to identify innate ability rather than acquired knowledge.Testing will be on: Saturday 23rd May
For sample test questions click here
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Interview▪ Monday 1st to Thursday 4th June▪ Applicant + teacher▪ 20 minutes▪ Start to get to know the kids▪ Questions arising from applications
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Timeline12 March APP Information Evening
30 April Year 7 2021 Information Day
15 May Applications close (online form + payment due)
23 May Student Testing
1-4 June Interviews
15-19 June Notification of acceptance into program
8 December Orientation Day #1
11 December Orientation Day #2
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Questions?