GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENT POLICY
Identification
Identification should occur as early as possible, which is facilitated by teachers being aware of the needs, characteristics and interests of gifted and talented students (via Departmental and Faculty policies). Initial identification is usually through teacher observation with characteristics of gifted and talented students falling into three main areas:

(i) Learning e.g. - keen powers of observation advanced reading ability rapid insight into cause and effect relationships
(ii) Creativity e.g. - think fluently with flexibility and originality elaborate on concepts show emotional sensitivity
(iii) Behavioural e.g. - self motivation independence well organised and goal directed

Action
(i) Withdrawal of GAT students following this procedure –
- faculties devise programs for GAT students
- budget to be submitted to coordinator
- checklist for identification
- student list – inform student/parents on selection, date, task etc
- dates of withdrawal to coordinator to publish on calendar – submit VR forms
- evaluation forms to coordinator
- recognition of students for participation in GAT
(ii) Enrichment – This occurs in the regular classroom where the student is encouraged to:
- further develop interests
- build on existing interests
- amplify knowledge in one area
- challenge themselves with activities that demand a high level of thought
(iii) Acceleration – this may be done in one or more subjects. It involves constant monitoring and is only administered after a total analysis of the student’s social and academic well being.

(iv) Use of faculty/school resources – This includes programs for gifted and talented students which must take into account; content, learning experiences, resources, schedules and evaluation. Some of the activities presently being used are:
- Debating
- Faculty Competitions
- Performing Arts Concerts
- Representative Sports Teams
- Business Week
- Drama Ensembles
- Visual Arts Exhibition
- Band, Choir and Music Camps
- Presentations/Items on Assemblies
Australian Mathematics, Science and English Competitions
(v) School Organisation Level – Streamed classes exist in most subject areas, providing a differentiated program
A High Achievers class, for Gifted students operates in the Year 9 / 10 elective lines
(vi) Using community resources – Includes such things as Regional Music Festivals, Business Links, Local Associations