Gifted and talented young children experience wellbeing and positive development when provided with supportive and challenging learning environments that are responsive to their individual strengths and interests.
At Box Hill North Primary School we have a two programs available for gifted children: Wise Ones and Gateways. Both programs are user pays and are held during school hours.
WiseOnes helps fast learners to develop their real potential. WiseOnes aims to use academic, intellectual, moral and social development for children so that cleverness moves towards wisdom. Student are involved in abstract learning experiences. This year topics included Draw Like A Naturalist
All students in the program are assessed (this is free) to prove their high potential.
G.A.T.E.WAYS provides opportunities for highly able and gifted children with special educational needs. The students are nominated by their teachers.
Like-minded students participate in programs that challenge them intellectually and help develop their individual talents.
Programs are inquiry based, with hands-on activities, problem solving and higher order thinking skills.
The School has been really successful in the G.A.T.E.ways Challenges. Since 2011 each year the 3/4 and 5/6 teams have been placed from 1st to 3rd.