Punchbowl Boys’ High School values excellence for all students. As such, we have created the Enrichment Class to commence in 2025 – this program will develop an enrichment stream of students at Punchbowl Boys’ High School. This is one way we are broadening our curriculum to better support high potential and gifted students to develop knowledge, application, thinking skills and attitudes to a degree of complexity appropriate to the student's developmental level.
At the forefront of the development of the Enrichment Class, future-focused learning is a student-centric approach where fun, interest and interactivity are valued whilst supporting syllabus outcomes. Through a rich program of study, students will be supported, challenged, enriched and extended to achieve to their utmost potential. Teachers will differentiate programs to meet the learning needs of students across the four domains (intellectual, physical, social-emotional and creative). Units of teaching and learning encourage higher order thinking so that our students develop a deep knowledge and understanding in their learning. Student success and evidence of learning is celebrated with parents/carers and our community.
How to apply:
- Application form for the Year 7 2025 Enrichment Class is now available for download by clicking here. Application close 1 March 2024.
- Application for the placement test can be downloaded by clicking here.
Enrichment Class Frequently Asked Questions
How are students selected for the Enrichment Class?
Punchbowl Boys’ High school teachers will be administering a general ability assessment to 2025 Year 7 students interested in the program. The placement of students into this class will be determined on the information that is collected on their general learning ability and their submitted application. The student application must be submitted with their most current school reports and a supporting written response.
Who will be deciding class placements?
A school panel will meet in 2023 to consider student applications and determine student placements into the class. Panel members are:
- Principal
- Year Advisor (Year 7)
-Head Teacher of Teaching and Learning
Is the Enrichment Class program only for Year 7 students?
Students who are offered a placement will be expected to continue in the program until the end of Year 8. In Years 9 and 10 our core classes in Mathematics, English and Science are streamed according to their ability for each course. In addition, all Year 9 and 10 students complete History, Geography and Physical Education. Our Stage 5 students can also select two elective courses across a range of Key learning Areas to finalise their pattern of study.
What Enrichment teaching and learning experiences will students participate in?
Each faculty will coordinate at least one enrichment experience with the class activity per year. Enrichment experiences could include:
- Academic enrichment camps
- Write a Book in a Day
- Student/parent after school course showcases
- University visits
- Project based learning opportunities
- Public speaking competitions
- Tournament of the Minds
- Creative Arts and Performing Arts ensembles
- Representative sport
- Student leadership opportunities
- Reading, writing and numeracy competitions.
Will students be monitored in the Enrichment Class?
Students who are members of our 2025 Enrichment Class will be monitored regularly throughout the school year to ensure they continue to meet Punchbowl Boys’ HS expectations for placement in this class.
For more information:
- Call (02) 9708 6122
- Email punchbowlb-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au (attn: Eman Klink, Head Teacher of Teaching and Learning)