As a high-achieving student, I am pleased to invite you to become a part of Gungahlin College's latest initiative in support of exceptional academics.
GCS is a school within a school. Enrolment in GCS enables our staff to better meet the specific needs of high-performing students and to promote high academic expectations. This begins with an enrolment interview tailored to you based on what you tell us in your application. We will pair students up with staff who have specific training and experience in working with Gifted and Talented students.
Students aiming for the highest of ATARs have very specific questions over and above the curiosity of our mainstream enrolments. Our staff will be able to address any questions you may have and support students in avoiding some common pitfalls in choosing courses.
At the start of next year, students who elect to become part of GCS will be placed in Connect groups of like-minded students with similar academic ambitions including graduates from our own Year 10 SMART Program. The Connect group will be staffed by the same person who undertook your enrolment application to ensure continuity and a smooth transition to college.
The GCS Connected Learning course will then aim to go beyond bare minimum requirements for an ACT Tertiary Entrance Statement. Inspired by successful programs for exceptional students we will guide candidates through academic achievement to leadership and then community projects. The richness of their educational experience will place GCS students in good stead for university scholarships upon graduation.
Gai Beecher
Principal
Application form for Gungahlin College Selective 2016 ( 142KB)
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