GIFTED AWARENESS WEEK

Secondary school students and staff at John Wollaston Anglican Community School recently celebrated Gifted Awareness Week.

Students enthusiastically participated in a variety of competitions and activities, showcasing their exceptional talents and abilities. The event featured several engaging competitions, including a knock-out Chess Tournament, Rubik’s Cube Competition, Periodic Table Challenge, and Art Competition.

Principal Anne Ford said the competitions were fun but also provided an opportunity for students to showcase their skills, knowledge, and creativity in different domains.

“House Groups participated in a series of fun games, code-breaking activities and an engineering challenge specifically designed to test their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.”

Ms Anne Ford, Principal

“It was a showcase of teamwork, strategic thinking, and collaborative spirit. The level of enthusiasm and dedication displayed by our students was inspiring.”

Ms Ford said celebrations such as these provided a focus for gifted and talented students.

“John Wollaston provides an academic extension program, The Pegasus Program, for gifted students,” she said.

“The program is for students from Pre-Primary to Year 10 and gives students an opportunity to extend their learning beyond normal classes, tackling inquiry-based projects and competitive units such as the First Lego League, Mathematical Olympiad and Tournament of Minds.

“Students have also been involved in leadership programs such as The Statewide Student Parliament, The Sir Charles Court Young Leaders Program and The Amanda Young Foundation Eco Health Summit.”

The introduction of electives and cocurricular programs for students including Esports, Emerging Writers Masterclass, Content Creation for Digital Media, Science Challenge and Remote Pilot Licence are also working to broaden, diversify and personalise the School’s existing opportunities and pathways.

These pathways ensure students at John Wollaston are encouraged to pursue their passions, interests and talents, and to harness their creativity and curiosity towards a better future.