The ASPIRE Program at Callaghan College Waratah Campus is designed to enable high potential and gifted students to thrive and fulfil their potential in a stimulating and supportive environment.
The program is made up of two classes, each catering for up to 28 students who have similar abilities and desire to extend themselves beyond the expected level for their age.
Our ASPIRE teaching and learning programs follow the NSW Curriculum for Year 7 and 8, however the focus is challenging and supporting students to:
- take risks and be active agents in their learning
- embrace challenge with grit, focus and curiosity
- extend and apply their analytical and creative skills
- build new ideas and become effective problem solvers
- responsibly use current and emerging technologies to aid or extend their learning
- understand their influence in creating a vibrant learning community.
Students in the program are supported by our Deputy Principals, ASPIRE Coordinator and a team of teachers who ensure the individual learning and support needs of every student are catered for.
Our program responds to the NSW Department of Education's Gifted and High Potential Student Policy.
Confident and Creative Learners
The ASPIRE Program is based on an Inquiry Based Learning philosophy. This is a highly engaging, student centered teaching practice that fosters transformative learning and provides opportunities for students to apply their skills through real world, personally meaningful experiences.
Our targeted learning programs focus on the holistic development of our students. We want students to excel and thrive academically, but also to have the social and emotional skills they will need to become successful life long learners and positive contributors to their community as adults.
For more information, please read our ASPIRE Program Brochure.
Application forms
Complete the application form online via the red button below. Alternatively, you can download a pdf of the ASPIRE Program Application Form.
All hard copy applications for the Year 7 ASPIRE classes of 2023 must be submitted to your Year 6 teacher by Monday 4 April 2022.
