Academic Extension and Support
Matching students’ learning needs
At Rossmoyne Senior High School, the Heads of Learning Areas (HOLAs) monitor student progress and plan either extension or extra support for individual students. The HOLA’s efforts are supported by the Program Coordinators of each Year Group who work with students at educational risk, ensuring they receive emotional and/or academic support as needed.
The large cohort numbers at Rossmoyne Senior High School allow each Learning Area to group students into classes based on individual learning needs.
With constant attention paid to student progress, students end up in the best class for them – and the school’s result speak for themselves. Rossmoyne’s extension and support systems combines with school culture (especially among students) encourages every individual to strive for their best in everything they do.
Learning Area grouped classes
Each learning area at Rossmoyne has systems in place to both extend and support students as needed.
Mathematics
From Year 8 students are grouped into one of four streamed Mathematics classes to suit their learning needs.
(Note: students in the selective entry Specialist Mathematics Program or ‘Mathematics Honors’ are placed into a specific specialist class from Year 7).
English
From Year 8 students are grouped into one of three streamed English classes to suit their learning needs.
(Note: students with a multiple-language background may be placed in smaller specialised classes.)
Science
From Year 8 students are grouped into one of three streamed Science classes to suit their learning needs.
Humanities
From Year 8 students are grouped into one of three streamed Humanities classes to suit their learning needs.
MESH extracurricular extension program
MESH stands for ‘Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities’. The MESH extracurricular extension program runs as an addition to timetabled classes. Students who may benefit from further extension are invited to take part in these before or after school extra-sessions in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities.
STEPSS strategic program
STEPSS stands for ‘Strategic Training & Educational Program for Selected Students’. The program supports selected Year 10 students with their entry into senior school.
Specialist and Gifted and Talented Programs
Specialist Programs
Rossmoyne Senior High School runs three Specialist Programs in Classical Music, Volleyball and Mathematics. Learn more about Specialist Programs.
Gifted and Talented Languages
Rossmoyne hosts a Gifted and Talented (GaT) Languages program. The GaT Languages program is one of the many Gifted and Talented selective entrance programs run in Western Australia. Entry into GaT programs is coordinated centrally by the Department of Education WA. Learn more about GaT.