Excellence Program

Excellence Program

HAP – High Ability Program

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College High Ability Program (HAP) caters for students who have above average academic ability and a high level of commitment to their schoolwork. HAP students are included in annual programs designed to encourage their creativity and competitive nature. Some experiences include guest speakers, excursions and enrolment in extension-based academic competitions.

The HAP program focuses on maximising opportunities for academically talented students to excel by placing them in a separate HAP class where they are surrounded by like-minded peers and encouraged to continue making growth in their studies. The curriculum is delivered at a faster pace and more sophisticated level so that students can move ahead to work beyond their expected level.

HAP students are placed into the class based on their academic achievement and are expected to maintain a level of achievement to remain in the program. Progress and achievement is monitored regularly through College progress reports and semester reports, as well as teacher feedback. An Academic Excellence and Extension Learning Specialists exists to monitor and support the HAP students; and to liaise between the students, their teachers and home. This Learning Specialist is also working to curate a roadmap of experiences outside of the classroom to support and extend HAP students from Year 7 to Year 12 at Koo Wee Rup Secondary College.

  • When students are in Year 6, applications will open for the next year’s HAP intake for Year 7, in Term 3
  • Students will be required to complete an application form online, which must include a written reference from their Year 6 teacher, Year 5 NAPLAN results, and their Year 6 semester one report
  • Applications must be submitted by Thursday 15th August 2025
  • Following this, shortlisted students will be asked to undertake a literacy and numeracy test onsite at KWRSC
  • Students will be offered a position in the HAP following the results of this test. This position is provisional until testing of the entire cohort is undertaken during Term 4
  • We endeavour to offer places in HAP by the end of Term 3 for the next year's intake.
  • In Year 10, students have several pathways available to them, including advanced Year 10 studies, and VCE and VET subjects
  • Students enjoy the benefit of studying additional subjects in their VCE program to gain additional marks and greater confidence in tackling exams
  • Students VCE courses can also include a University Enhancement Course

Our school is located on the land of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. As a school, we aim to embrace difference in its many forms. In culture, gender and religion. We ask you to respect everyone, yourself included.

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