Gifted & Talented

Some students have particular talents and abilities. These may be in literacy, in numeracy, in the arts, in areas of technology or sport or any of the many areas of school life. Randwick Boys’ High School is committed to identifying and promoting giftedness and talent among its students. As a comprehensive high school, we attract students from across the entire range of abilities, including those of the very highest academic calibre.

At Randwick Boys’ High School, our aim is to ensure all students flourish in a stimulating and challenging learning environment, where learning opportunities are differentiated to cater for each boy’s needs, talents and abilities.

The Gifted and Talented Coordinator has responsibility for maintaining staff focus on Gifted and Talented Education. Teachers are provided with a identification checklist to assist them in identifying gifted and talented students. Curriculum programs are required to provide opportunities to enrich and challenge gifted students to think creatively and develop deeper knowledge and understanding.

Regular opportunities for Professional Learning provide staff with opportunities to learn more about latest research and methodology in the identification and education of gifted and talented students. The school allocated resources in its planning to enhance the learning of gifted and talented students.

In addition to the curriculum initiatives that the school develops, students are encouraged to participate in a range of extra-curricula activities that promote the development of their talents. These include

Rock Eisteddfod, which is run with Randwick Girls’ High and has given our boys the opportunity to star on a national stage;
Tournament of Minds, which offers boys the chance to participate in a national competition of intellectual gymnastics;
National Mathematics Competition; National Physics and Chemistry competitions;
National Languages Certificates and many other competitions organized by outside agencies.
Our boys participate in the various Science Olympiads and have acquitted themselves well.
The school has a proud tradition of successful debating in various state wide competitions.
There is an annual expression evening for students in Drama, Public-Speaking and Song
The school has recognized cultural talent in boys through involvement in the Kapa-Haka group on a region wide basis.
Students have participated in a regional chess competition with great distinction and have performed exhibition matches at community events.
Local primary partner schools are encouraged to participate in the school’s annual chess challenge.
Annually, there is a night for art and music among our students where individual and group talent is showcased.

Gifted and Talented Students