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We are excited to share with you the continuation of our High Ability Program at Year 7 & 9 after the highly successful introduction of this program at GSSC last year.

Following the Victorian curriculum and adopting 21st century learning techniques, this program will allow students to delve deeper into subject areas as they edge towards their senior secondary schooling years.

Year 7 students in the program will be placed in a core class together, which they will continue in through Years 7, 8 and 9. This will provide students an opportunity to learn and grow with like-minded peers and set themselves up for the rigour of senior secondary school. 

Current Year 8 GSSC students who are successful in gaining a place into the program during 2025 will be required to move into a new class for core classes, however they will remain in their current houses.

 

Application process

Entry into the High Ability Program is via:

  • An assessment which mirrors the General Achieve Test and tests student’s critical thinking abilities and capacity to write and;
  • GSSC working in consultation with primary schools and Year 8 teachers to gather a range of data including from NAPLAN and Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT), as well as Semester Reports.

Assessment details

Students may apply to sit the High Ability Program assessment to be considered for entry. Assessments will take place on the following days.

  • 9.30am to 11.45am on Saturday August 23rd and;
  • 9.30am to 11.45am on Sunday August 24th.

This will be held in the Enterprise building on Hawdon St. Laptops will be provided to students to complete testing.

 Grade 6 students who get shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview. Students will be asked to bring their NAPLAN results with them.

 

Next steps

Families may express their interest to undertake the High Ability Program assessment by completing this form

Year 7: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/unpYjZ99ZY

Year 9: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/sjABQMX6Qr

Applications close on Friday August 15. 

Based on assessment results, GSSC will shortlist students and make final selections through a cross-reference with data from primary and secondary schools, including results from PAT testing and effort and attitude comments in Semester Reports.  

When completing the EOI form, please indicate your consent for GSSC to access this data via your child’s primary school.

 

More information

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Stacie Lundberg, Curriculum and Pedagogy Assistant Principal: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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At GSSC, we marked NAIDOC Week during the final week of Term 2 with a range of fun and meaningful activities. Each day brought new opportunities for students to engage with culture through traditional basket weaving, food tasting, community stalls, clay turtle making, a language bingo, and a didgeridoo showcase.

One of the highlights of the week was the much-loved Staff vs. Student Buroinjin game, where the staff claimed victory once again.

The celebrations wrapped up on a powerful note with a morning tea and Smoking Ceremony led by local Elders, followed by our NAIDOC Assembly in the gym. The assembly featured our recent sports award presentations, a moving speech by guest speaker Natarsha Bamblett.

We also celebrated the announcement of our 2025 Deadly Student Award winner’s students recognised by their peers for living the GSSC values, showing a strong commitment to learning, and making positive contributions in the classroom. Congratulations to these six outstanding students!

During the assembly, students and staff were treated to amazing performances, including a band set by Nate Traianidis and his crew, a stunning solo by Alira Warner, and powerful dance performances by our First Nations students.

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to an unforgettable week of culture, connection, and celebration.