Do most or all of these characteristics fit
your child?
Some quotes from Year 7 extension
class students;
PORT HACKING HIGH
SCHOOL
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Reaches development milestones early?
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Has a good memory?
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Reads avidly?
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Enjoys solving problems?
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Connects unrelated ideas in a creative way?
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Shows curiosity and intense interest in
particular areas of knowledge?
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Displays a fascination with words?
It is very well organised and the older students look
after you.
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Develops strong moral convictions?
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I learn new things every day.
Learns new things rapidly?
Seeks guidance from respected adults?
Teachers have high expectations and my skills have
grown.
Ardentibus nil Ardui
If some or all of these characteristics fit your child,
These quotes reflect the ideal learning environment
in which a talented child can thrive!
Extension Class
Are you interested?
for
he or she could benefit from placement in our
extension class. Students of this calibre need to
learn with children who are like them, so that their
special qualities can be explored and turned into
achievement in learning.
Ability Grouping
The extension class in Year 7 will stay together for
all their academic subjects. In Years 8 to 10, all high
performing students are grouped separately for core
curriculum areas: English/Humanities, Mathematics
and Science. These groupings are based on
performance in those subjects. Advanced and
extension courses, along with graded classes in
English and Mathematics will cater for high
performing students in Years 11 and 12.
The teachers are kind and friendly, helpful and
supportive They expect you to succeed.
I liked making new friends by working together in
classes and having interactive activities and
excursions.
You have responsibility and choice at Port Hacking.
Call the school receptionist on
 9524 8816
or
download at
Academically Talented
Students
www.porthackin-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
or
Call at the school in person to collect one.
Year 7 – 2014
Applications due by :
Monday 4 March 2013
Monday 4 March, 2013
Test will be administered on :
Tuesday 12 March 2013
Applications close :
Test will be administered on :
Tuesday 12 March 2013
Year 7 parent comments;
What does Port Hacking High School
offer your child?
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Teaching Staff
Port Hacking is exciting and stimulating: there is a
positive attitude to learning, good discipline and a
Surveys of our Year 12 students and also our Year 7
supportive environment for my child.
A specialised Extension Class for
academically talented students who wish to
excel.
students and their parents show that the most
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Teachers trained in Gifted and Talented
education strategies.
quality of the teaching staff. The quality of
Port Hacking is a caring environment which
encourages participation and a sense of
belonging.
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Teachers who are committed to excellence
in learning.
the commitment of the teachers to their students’
The school has community spirit and a sense of
responsibility for children.
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The older students are supportive and provide
great role models.
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The school leaders are positive, motivated and
accessible.
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The structure of classes is excellent and my
child is keen to participate.
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It’s exciting and stimulating: there are lots of
new things that make my child enthusiastic
about learning.
believe in the value of student self respect, pride
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The kids are all working hard from day one.
and effort, and above all, a passion for learning.
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Port Hacking is a happy and helpful school with
an excellent reputation in sport, performing arts
and academic achievement. Year 7 are
encouraged to be involved.
valued feature of Port Hacking High School is the
relationships between teachers and students and
success are the basis of Port Hacking High School’s
A consistent record of adding enormous
value to student learning at the HSC.
status in the community.
A school culture in which achievement in all
areas is celebrated and rewarded, and
where differences in students’ personality,
outlook and learning styles are respected
and nurtured.
The School’s Goals;
A proud school reputation, based on
success in academic studies, performing
arts and sport.
A focus on producing well rounded young
men and women.
Our teachers are committed to our school motto
“Ardentibus nil Ardui” – to strive is to achieve. We
Year 7 parents describe the teaching staff as
helpful, supportive, dependable, positive,
motivated, hard-working, enthusiastic,
accessible and responsive.