Comet Bay College’s Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Program offers exceptionally able students the opportunity to learn in environments that challenge, inspire and empower them to excel every day. Students in these programs collaborate with like-minded peers, engaging with an enriched curriculum tailored to their unique strengths and abilities. Our expert teachers guide them through advanced coursework and provide access to a wide range of exciting opportunities.
The Testing Process
The selection process starts in Year 5, with testing taking place in Year 6. Successful applicants will join the program in Year 7, with limited vacancies also available for entry into Years 9, 10 and 11. For more information on the application process and testing, please visit Department of Education Gifted and Talented.
Once a student has successfully gained a place in the Gifted and Talented Program and enrolled at Comet Bay College, they will follow a differentiated program of study designed to accelerate their learning through advanced and in-depth learning. Students enrolled in the Gifted and Talented Program at Comet Bay College are strongly supported throughout their studies with:
- Academic profiling;
- GROWTH coaching;
- Careers/future educational pathway counselling and guidance;
- Targeted social and emotional support and education through the innovative Pastoral Program;
- Additional tutoring;
- Extra-curricula enrichment activities; and
- Extension opportunities outside of MESH (Maths, English, Science and HASS) subjects.
A key highlight of the program is access to extracurricular opportunities, including participation in competitions, leadership development, and community service initiatives such as The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. These experiences enrich students’ educational journeys and broaden their personal growth.
We place great emphasis on pastoral care to support the social and emotional wellbeing of our Gifted and Talented students. Students participate in weekly pastoral care sessions specifically designed to meet their needs. They are supported by a dedicated team, including the Dean of Gifted and Talented, Associate Dean of Gifted and Talented, as well as additional pastoral care staff such as the Dean of Student Support, School Psychologist, Chaplain, and School Nurses. We are committed to nurturing the whole student, ensuring they thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
In Years 11 and 12, our Gifted and Talented students select General, ATAR or Vocational Education and Training pathways where they will join classes with students not in the program. However, the Gifted and Talented students will continue to be supported by staff and peers through such programs as after-school tutoring, ELEVATE Study Skills Education and engagement with an array of university experiences.
For further information about our Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Education Program, contact our Dean of Gifted and Talented/Academic Extension email hidden; JavaScript is required.