Lake Macquarie High School

Quality Education in a Caring Environment

Gifted and Talented Program

"EXPANDING BOUNDARIES"

GATS Withdrawal Program

Phase 1 of the Gifted and Talented program at Lake Macquarie High School began in semester 2, 2006. A select group of students from both Years 7 and 8 were chosen from a large field to comprise the first GATS withdrawal class. An extensive identification and selection process was undertaken to choose the best students from across both years.
These students meet twice a week, as one group, and undertake a project around a central theme. Students are given the scope to choose an area of interest from any of the Key Learning Areas within the school. This cross-curricular , multi-year initiative is unique within the Lake Macquarie area.

GATS Classes in Stage 4

Students entering Year7 will have the opportunity to apply for placement in the Gifted and Talented class from 2007. This program will be available to Year 8 in 2008.

Lake Macquarie High School will be offering parents and students the opportunity to work in an environment which recognises and celebrates achievement across the curriculum from 2007. The introduction of a specific GATS class will be supported by a base of dedicated and specially trained teachers, responsible for offering a differentiated curriculum, aimed at inspiring and challenging students with specific gifts and talents.