SEAL
In 2002, the College introduced the Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program for incoming Year 7 students. The program caters for students
who have above average academic ability and a high level of commitment to their school work. The students complete the Year 7 to 10 curriculum in three years instead of four. In their fourth year at KWRSC they have a number of options available to them including completing a two year VCE, a three year VCE or a combination of VCE and VET subjects.
Their VCE course could include a university enhancement course. Their VCE would probably include extra units which will help their ENTER score.
By completing school in five years instead of six, they have a good opportunity to participate in an exchange student program – often internationally - or they may join the workforce or go to university a year earlier than would normally be the case.
Students have the opportunity to work independently and cooperatively with other students of similar abilities and interests.
What do they study?
The Year 7 - 10 curriculum in English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Commerce, PE, Health and Italian will be covered in three years. In their first and second years, the SEAL students will undertake Art and Technology subjects as a class in the same way as the other Year 7 and 8 students. In their third SEAL year they will select a Year 9 Art and a Technology elective each semester and combine with other students from Year 9 for these subjects – and they will also select a subject from the Senior School curriculum each semester and combine with students from these classes. The Senior School subject could be a Year 10 unit or a VCE unit.
Who Participates?
The program is not suitable for everyone. It is demanding and rewarding. There is a higher workload. Students who are suited to this program:
- Are academically above average.
- Have a great intellectual curiosity.
- Are keen to accept a challenge and believe that they will meet it.
- Are determined, positive and capable of independent learning.
- May be “underachieving” academically or “bored” at the moment.
- Are able to concentrate on, and persevere in, solving problems and pursuing interests.
- Are prepared to apply themselves to their studies.
- Have supportive families.
The program will be closely monitored and the progress of students will be reviewed every six months. Parents will be involved in the review. Students will be able to leave the program, after due consultation, and would then join their age group in the mainstream classes.
How do you enter the program?
Students entering the S.E.A.L. Program in Year 7 will be selected based on the following:
Review of Enrolment
- Formal academic testing based on the University of New South Wales’ scholarship exams
- Interviews with the students and their parents/guardians
- References and consultation with their primary school teachers
For further information and application forms please contact the SEAL Co-coordinator, Mr Gerard Bourke or Miss McGinley, Assistant Principal at the College on 03 59971444