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Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus

Respect - Commitment - Relationships

Telephone02 4341 9066

Emailumina-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

YEAR 6-7

 

TARGETED PROGRAM INFORMATION

We have a number of programs on offer at Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus. Every student is placed in the program that best suits their needs and interests, whether that be the Creative and Performing Arts Program, the Enrichment Program, the Targeted Sport Program or the Advance Program. 

 

Advance Program: The Advance program is guided by the principle that students learn best when they know how to learn, with the aim of equipping students with the skills required to navigate their way to future success.

The Advance Program Points of Difference:

·         Differentiated modes of delivery, with a focus on collaborative learning

·         Explicit teaching of learning skills to support and empower students as lifelong learners

Creative and Performing Arts Program: The Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Program, is for students who are gifted, or have high potential, in the creative and performing arts domain. There are four disciplines for our Create Program, which are: Art, Dance, Drama and Music.

 

The CAPA Program point of Difference:

·         Lessons in the student’s chosen CAPA discipline

·         Participation in external showcases

·         Participation in school productions

Selection to the CAPA Program is gained through a written application and an audition.

Enrichment Program: The Enrichment Program is for students who are gifted, or have high potential, in the academic domain.

Points of Difference:

·         Differentiated lesson content in the form of extension and enrichment tasks

·         Differentiated modes of delivery, with a focus on self-directed learning

·         Project Based Learning lessons

Selection to the Enrichment Program is gained through a written application and examinations (English and Mathematics).

Targeted Sport Program: The Targeted Sport Program, is for students who are gifted, or have high potential, in the sporting domain.

The Targeted Sport Program points of difference:

·         Targeted skill development lessons

·         Participation in inter-school sport competitions

Selection to the Targeted Sport Program is gained through a written application and an activity assessment.