❓ Hon Giz Watson inquires about the future of academic extension programs in secondary schools not included in the government's gifted and talented initiative, specifically regarding program availability, enrolment figures, and potential amalgamations. The Minister assures that schools can continue these programs and that amalgamation is not expected.
AnsweredQoN 4940Legislative Council
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In relation to the Government’s gifted and talented education initiative for secondary public school students, can the Minister advise me in respect of the secondary schools that have not been included in the gifted and talented program -
(1) Will the academic extension programs currently offered by these schools for year eight to ten students still be available from 2008 and onwards?
(2) If yes to (1), what minimum enrolment figure in an academic extension program in year eight does the Minister consider to be necessary to ensure the continued teaching of this program at any one school?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) Do you expect that schools with low academic extension program enrolments will need to amalgamate their academic extension programs with other mainstream schools, if any, in their education district?
(5) If yes to (4), how will this be achieved?
(6) If no to (4), why not?
(1) Will the academic extension programs currently offered by these schools for year eight to ten students still be available from 2008 and onwards?
(2) If yes to (1), what minimum enrolment figure in an academic extension program in year eight does the Minister consider to be necessary to ensure the continued teaching of this program at any one school?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) Do you expect that schools with low academic extension program enrolments will need to amalgamate their academic extension programs with other mainstream schools, if any, in their education district?
(5) If yes to (4), how will this be achieved?
(6) If no to (4), why not?
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Answered
19 June 2007
Responded by
Minister for Local Government representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
13 days
(1) Provision exists for all schools to implement academic extension classes (normally in English, Mathematics, Science and Society and Environment) and/or appoint an Academic Extension Coordinator. While these are and remain school based decisions, it is unlikely that such programs would ever be terminated. (2)This would normally be a class each in English, Mathematics, Science and Society and Environment. It must be noted that it remains a school based decision as to the nature and structure of any Year 8 academic extension program that is implemented. (3) N/A (4) No (5) N/A (6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
(2)This would normally be a class each in English, Mathematics, Science and Society and Environment. It must be noted that it remains a school based decision as to the nature and structure of any Year 8 academic extension program that is implemented. (3) N/A (4) No (5) N/A (6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
(3) N/A (4) No (5) N/A (6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
(4) No (5) N/A (6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
(5) N/A (6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
(6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
(2)This would normally be a class each in English, Mathematics, Science and Society and Environment. It must be noted that it remains a school based decision as to the nature and structure of any Year 8 academic extension program that is implemented. (3) N/A (4) No (5) N/A (6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
(3) N/A (4) No (5) N/A (6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
(4) No (5) N/A (6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
(5) N/A (6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
(6) Every public school in Western Australia hosts students with academic extension needs and it is the responsibility of schools to provide a curriculum that best meets the needs of the students enrolled.
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