ASPIRE High Achievers Program

There is a 3-step selection process designed to identify students who are a good fit for the program.

Step 1: Complete the online application form with your child. 

Step 2: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview with our ASPIRE staff and complete a pre-interview questionnaire. At the interview, applicants will be asked to present and discuss a piece of work that celebrates their strengths, skills and interests.

Step 3: ASPIRE staff will consult with Year 6 teachers and Primary Principals to further assess applicants’ suitability for the program.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of Term 2 and successful applicants will be invited to a BrightSparks workshop at Waratah Campus in Term 3.

Please ensure you accept your offer by the date specified on the offer letter or your place will be offered to another student.

ASPIRE is a two year program. Student suitability for the program is reviewed at the end of Year 7, but generally students continue in their ASPIRE class until the end of Year 8. 

From Year 9, students from the ASPIRE program are given first priority for our stage 5 (Year 9 and 10) enrichment and extension programs, including our Personal Pursuit Program elective and STEM program.

Our ASPIRE Program is enriched by a culture of high expectations and learning excellence. The learning is compacted, deep and students are expected to continue learning at home by establishing good routines.

We are committed to the holistic teaching and learning and encourage strong learning partnerships between school, child and home so we can best cater for each child’s needs.

Late applications may be accepted at our Principal's discretion, but additional information will be requested from the applicant.

Applications for non-local enrolment are assessed on a case-by-case basis and maybe accepted at the discretion of our Principal. 

• High levels of self motivation
  
• Ability to work well in a team
• Positive attitude to school and learning
• High levels of creativity
• Strong academic performance
• Higher order thinking skills
• Well developed literacy and numeracy skills