St. Narsai Assyrian Christian College offers a Selective Stream for high achieving Years 7 to 10 students. The following information has been designed to assist parents, caregivers and future high achieving students to determine student suitability and to understand the application process.
The Selective Stream at St. Narsai Assyrian Christian College will enable the grouping of high ability or gifted students where an authentically rigorous program of learning can be offered.
Students will have the opportunity to engage in a rich and challenging curriculum designed to extend and enrich their literacy and numeracy skills as well as their deep-thinking and problem-solving skills.
This program is also designed to help students master 21st century skills, such as communication, critical and creative thinking, design, and innovation, to help them realise their full academic potential. These skills are considered the foundation of developing a deeper understanding and application of knowledge that allows students to move on to the next level of learning and be active participants of the 21st century world.
How are students selected for the Year 7 Selective Stream?
Even though high achieving students are encouraged to apply for the Selective Stream through submitting an ‘Expression of Interest’, there are other factors that will be considered as a part of the selection process in order to maintain a high standard and impartial selection process.
Students are not guaranteed a position in the Selective Stream simply because they express an interest in it. As the Selective Stream will be run across all subjects, prospective students need to ensure they are consistently achieving excellent results before they are considered for the Selective Stream and while they are in the Selective Stream. For this reason, the Selection Team will look at individual student data provided through their NAPLAN results, their current school report and the ACER General Ability Test (AGAT), to determine student suitability for the Selective Stream.
Student academic motivation is also a point of consideration to ensure uninterrupted teaching and learning. As students progress in the Selective Stream from Years 7-10, the Selection Team will continue to monitor academic motivation and results, to ensure high expectations and College core values are upheld.
How Do I Apply for Selective Stream?
- Enrol At St Narsai
- Complete AGAT
- Submit Expression of Interest Form
- Wait for a Letter of Offer
While in Year 6, students sit a General Ability Test which assesses their literacy, numeracy and abstract thinking skills. This test will be organised and run by the St. Narsai Selection Team. Students and parents will be made aware of the requirements prior to test commencement.
Students are invited to submit an Expression of Interest form which can be downloaded here to be considered for the Selective Stream.
Selective Stream Information Evening
On 3rd April we will be hosting a Selective Stream information evening. Join us to learn more about our Selective Stream program and how it can support your child’s academic excellence.
Registration is essential. Fill out the form to confirm your attendance: bit.ly/3DjIqnk
