Woodcroft College aims to identify students who have the capability to perform beyond year level expectations. Everyone is unique and there is a myriad of ways learners can be highly able. Through differentiated curriculum our teachers strive to meet students at their level and provide them the appropriate learning opportunities for challenge and growth.
JUNIOR SCHOOL
We identify students who are Highly Able Learners through:
Ability testing – Acer General Ability Tests (AGAT) (verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning). Students take the AGAT at the beginning of the school year in Year 2, 4, and 6. The test takes around 40 minutes and results are confidential.
Professional assessment – teacher nominations based on classroom observations and longer-term collaboration between teachers and students.
Performance testing – in class assessments and student reports, and NAPLAN results in Year 3 and 5.
Parent information – if your child has participated in outside testing, such as psychometric testing (IQ) or you have other relevant information regarding their development, please contact the Junior School. Alternatively, the College may request a meeting with you to learn more about your child.
MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL
We identify students who are Highly Able Learners through:
Ability testing – Acer General Ability Tests (AGAT) (verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning). Students who are new to the College in Year 7 take the AGAT at the beginning of the school year and all students take the AGAT again in Year 8.
Professional assessment – teacher nominations based on classroom observations and longer-term collaboration between teachers and students.
Performance testing – Acer’s Progressive Achievement Tests in Reading, Mathematics, and Science. In class assessment and semester results, and NAPLAN results in Year 7 and 9.
Parent information – if your child has participated in outside testing, such as psychometric testing (IQ) or you have other relevant information regarding their development (ie awards, scholarships), please contact the HAL Coordinator here.
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Woodcroft College has a range of internal and external enrichment opportunities available for Highly Able Learners. Below is a snapshot of the clubs and activities currently* on offer. Further information can be found on the Clubs and Activities page.
Junior School
Commissioner’s Digital Challenge
Competitions that arise throughout the year
CREST Program
da Vinci Decathlon (Year 5 and 6)
FIRST Lego League Explore
Food and Fibre Science Investigation Awards
Maths 300 problems
Maths Olympiad
Oliphant Science Awards
Philosophon
Poetry Writing Competition
TechGirls Challenge (Year 5 and above)
Wide range of sporting opportunities
Middle and Senior School
Art Competitions
Australian Geography Competition
Australian Mathematics Competition
Big Science Competition
CREST Program
da Vinci Decathlon (Year 7)
Ethics Olympiad
EVATT Competition
FIRST Lego League Challenge
Food and Fibre Science Investigation Awards
HPAP Program
MASA Quiz Night
Maths Olympiad
MathsCraft
Oliphant Science Awards
Philosophon
RACI International Quiz
Science Olympiad
TechGirls Challenge
Wide range of music bands
Wide range of sporting opportunities
*Please note that some opportunities are only offered when there is sufficient student interest.
The Nature of Giftedness according to Educational Research
In Australia, we model our approach to educating Highly Able Learners based on the contemporary research of Françoys Gagné and the Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent. In short, Gagné differentiates clearly between gifts which are natural aptitudes and talents which are systematically developed from gifts. Woodcroft aims to identify learners who are Highly Able to support them to develop their identified attributes into demonstratable talents.
Contact Us
Reception to Year 12
Bains Road, Morphett Vale SA 5162
Ph: +61 8 8322 2333 (Main Reception)
Ph: +61 8 8381 0455 (Junior School)
Email: [email protected]
Early Learning Centre
Farnsworth Drive, Morphett Vale SA 5162
Ph: +61 8 8381 0422
Email: [email protected]
ABN 93 970 982 732 CRICOS Provider Number 01645K
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