A WA parliamentary question seeks information on schools participating in the Secondary Special Placement (SSP) program for academically talented children and the anticipated impact of the new selective school, Perth Modern School, on these programs. The answer indicates minimal impact is expected.

AnsweredQoN 157Legislative Assembly
Asked
30 June 2005
Portfolio
Education and Training

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(1) Which schools are currently included in the Secondary Special Placement (SSP) program for academically talented children?
(2) Will all these schools remain in this program when the selective school comes into operation?
(3) If yes to (2), what is the anticipated impact of the selective school on the SSP schools with programs for academically talented students?

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Answered
16 August 2005
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
47 days
· Duncraig Senior High · Governor Stirling Senior High · Kelmscott Senior High · Shenton College · Willetton Senior High The Academic Talent Program Online caters for non-metropolitan students via curriculum delivered from Kelmscott and Governor Stirling Senior High Schools in humanities and mathematics/science using online technologies. (2) Yes (3) It is anticipated that the impact of Perth Modern School will be minimal. It is expected that from 2007, Perth Modern School will draw students from across Western Australia, including those who are considering a private school secondary education.
· Governor Stirling Senior High · Kelmscott Senior High · Shenton College · Willetton Senior High The Academic Talent Program Online caters for non-metropolitan students via curriculum delivered from Kelmscott and Governor Stirling Senior High Schools in humanities and mathematics/science using online technologies. (2) Yes (3) It is anticipated that the impact of Perth Modern School will be minimal. It is expected that from 2007, Perth Modern School will draw students from across Western Australia, including those who are considering a private school secondary education.
· Kelmscott Senior High · Shenton College · Willetton Senior High The Academic Talent Program Online caters for non-metropolitan students via curriculum delivered from Kelmscott and Governor Stirling Senior High Schools in humanities and mathematics/science using online technologies. (2) Yes (3) It is anticipated that the impact of Perth Modern School will be minimal. It is expected that from 2007, Perth Modern School will draw students from across Western Australia, including those who are considering a private school secondary education.
· Shenton College · Willetton Senior High The Academic Talent Program Online caters for non-metropolitan students via curriculum delivered from Kelmscott and Governor Stirling Senior High Schools in humanities and mathematics/science using online technologies. (2) Yes (3) It is anticipated that the impact of Perth Modern School will be minimal. It is expected that from 2007, Perth Modern School will draw students from across Western Australia, including those who are considering a private school secondary education.
· Willetton Senior High The Academic Talent Program Online caters for non-metropolitan students via curriculum delivered from Kelmscott and Governor Stirling Senior High Schools in humanities and mathematics/science using online technologies. (2) Yes (3) It is anticipated that the impact of Perth Modern School will be minimal. It is expected that from 2007, Perth Modern School will draw students from across Western Australia, including those who are considering a private school secondary education.
The Academic Talent Program Online caters for non-metropolitan students via curriculum delivered from Kelmscott and Governor Stirling Senior High Schools in humanities and mathematics/science using online technologies. (2) Yes (3) It is anticipated that the impact of Perth Modern School will be minimal. It is expected that from 2007, Perth Modern School will draw students from across Western Australia, including those who are considering a private school secondary education.
(2) Yes (3) It is anticipated that the impact of Perth Modern School will be minimal. It is expected that from 2007, Perth Modern School will draw students from across Western Australia, including those who are considering a private school secondary education.
(3) It is anticipated that the impact of Perth Modern School will be minimal. It is expected that from 2007, Perth Modern School will draw students from across Western Australia, including those who are considering a private school secondary education.

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