Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Languages
Rossmoyne Senior High School’s GATE program provides students with the unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant, challenging and prestigious learning environment. What could be more rewarding than being in a class where students are challenged and inspired not only by their teachers but also by their equally gifted and talented specially selected classmates? Rossmoyne GATE students consistently give this as one of the main reasons they love being in the program.
The opportunity to study a foreign language of their choice, to engage in outstanding special interest programs, and to interact with a great cross-section of students are among the other reasons GATE students thoroughly enjoy the Rossmoyne experience.
Rossmoyne has an enviable academic history. Current and past GATE students have been award and scholarship winners in state, national and international exams and competitions. Many of these students have also been brilliant in the performing, visual and creative arts as well as on the sporting field. At Rossmoyne, students enjoy special opportunities to excel.
GATE students are grouped together for English, Mathematics, Science, Society and Environment and their individual choice of language studies in Chinese (Mandarin), French, German or Japanese. In addition to studies in these Learning Areas, when GATE students have already enrolled at Rossmoyne they may apply for selection into the school’s recently approved specialist programs in Classical Music and Volleyball. Several components of these programs are scheduled before school, allowing students to take full advantage of the broad curriculum on offer at Rossmoyne.
For the remainder of their program GATE students pursue studies in Physical and Health Education and select the option areas (Art, Computing, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, Environmental Education, Home Economics and Music) where they work with the broader Year 8 student body.
The Rossmoyne experience supports a learning environment which nurtures high aspirations, excellence in all endeavours, and a healthy respect for oneself, others and the environment.
For any further enquiries, please email: Lauri.Lawton@rossmoyne.wa.edu.au
or telephone the Rossmoyne Enrolment Officer on 9259 2205
Timelines for the Gifted and Talented Programs
Successful students are placed in programs after an extensive selection process.
In 2008 changes were introduced and the selection process for Year 8 entry into Gifted and Talented programs now occurs when students are in Year 6.
2010 Entry into Gifted and Talented Programs
Selection for first round entry into Year 8 in 2010 is now complete. To apply for the second round of entry or for entry into Years 9, 10 or 11 in 2010 complete an application form which is available from Rossmoyne Senior High School reception or applications can be submitted online at www.det.wa.edu.au/education/gifttal/.
Applications close on Friday 20 March 2009.
Academic testing will take place on Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May 2009.
Offers for places are posted to successful students in late June.
2011 Entry into Gifted and Talented Program
April Application forms for Year 8 in 2011 entrance are available from schools.
2 June Applications close for entry into Year 8 in 2011.
3-7 August Testing for entry into Academic programs in Year 8 in 2011.
Nov-Dec Offers for places in Year 8 in 2011 posted to successful students.
19 December Unsuccessful applicants notified.
For more information click on the following link.