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OC@Chatswood Children gain opportunity class placement on the basis of academic merit. The main criteria for determining academic merit are Opportunity Class Placement Test results combined with school assessments. Some general characteristics of gifted and talented children are listed below. It is important to note that academically gifted and talented children will not necessarily demonstrate all of these characteristics. · learns rapidly and quickly grasps new concepts · has an excellent memory · is creative or imaginative, e.g. produces many ideas or is highly original · is independent - may prefer to work alone · has a keen sense of humour · may be highly motivated, particularly in self-selected tasks · has unusual or advanced interests · demonstrates exceptional critical thinking skills or problem-solving ability · may have superior leadership and interpersonal skills · frequently asks in-depth, probing questions · may demonstrate a high degree of social responsibility or moral reasoning · possesses a large, advanced vocabulary · has superior insight and the ability to draw inferences or is intuitive · is an advanced reader either in English or in the home language. (source NSW DET site)
Does this describe your child?
Opportunity Classes are for academically gifted and talented children in Years 5 and 6. These classes exist in schools throughout NSW. They provide intellectual stimulation and a rich educational environment. Chatswood Public school offers a · Year 5 Opportunity Class · Year 6 Opportunity Class
For more information about being placed in an Opportunity Class follow the link to the NSW DET site. Our OC orientation will be held on Wednesday 25th November 2009 for students who have been offered a place or if they are on the reserve list for Chatswood.
Year 6 OC class wins Law Week Competition
Last term, 6D
entered an investigation competition, run through the local Court at
Belmont as part of Law Week 2009. Chatswood Public School was judged
the most outstanding and was awarded first prize. The class, led by William, Rebecca, Andrew, Jackie and Anita, had to investigate a hit and run accident, using statements and reports to identify which of 3 suspects was the driver at the time of the accident. They then needed to create a presentation, to be judged by an expert panel. 6D competed in an exceptional field of 10 entries from all across NSW including another OC class from a prestigious private school. Feedback from one of the judges included: When I watched the video and the presentation I wrote one word "awesome". This team has put in a great effort. I loved it! There must have been hours and hours of work go into this project. I want it made clear to the team how impressed I am with their effort. It had a perfect mix of intelligence and wit. It was a pleasure to mark and left me with a chuckle and smile on my face. |
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