High Potential Learners
A world of possibilities
At Rosebank College, high potential learners are supported through differentiated teaching and targeted opportunities designed to challenge, extend, and inspire.
Our approach is academically rigorous, intellectually stimulating, and flexible, supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Many of our teachers hold a Mini Certificate in Gifted Education, ensuring evidence-based strategies are embedded in everyday classroom practice.
Students are further supported through accelerated courses, the EnrichED program, and Academic Scholarships for Year 7 entry, providing multiple pathways for extension and growth.
Accelerated Courses
Where appropriate, students may access accelerated learning pathways in specific subjects.
These programs:
- Provide additional academic challenge in areas of strength.
- Allow students to complete a HSC course earlier.
- Enable participation in the University Pathway Program from Year 10.
EnrichED
High potential learners are further supported through EnrichED, the College's enrichment framework, which develops advanced thinking, creativity, and independence.
EnrichED includes:
- InnovatED (Years 7–10)
An independent learning project where students explore an area of passion and develop research and self-management skills. - iThink (Years 9-10)
An invitation-based philosophy elective focused on critical thinking and inquiry. - InspirED (Years 7–12)
Enrichment opportunities, workshops, and competitions that extend learning beyond the classroom.
InnovatED – Independent Learning Project (Years 7–10)
Students undertake an inquiry-based Independent Learning Project, allowing them to explore an area of passion in depth.
Through InnovatED, students:
- Design and direct their own learning.
- Explore content beyond the standard curriculum.
- Develop independence, motivation, and initiative.
- Build skills in research, time management, and organisation.
This program empowers students to become confident, self-directed learners.
WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN MAY INCLUDE:
- Chess Competitions
- Da Vinci Decathlon Competition
- Debating
- Ethical Explorations Day
- Ethics Olympiad
- Film Making Competitions
- Free-Thinkers Forum
- Future Problem Solving
- Model United Nations
- Philosothon
- Public Speaking
- Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Presentation
- Sydney Writers’ Festival
- Tournament of Minds
- University Study Opportunities
- World Scholar's Cup
- Write a Book in a Day