Opportunity Class

The Opportunity Class (OC) at Camden South Public School offers an engaging and challenging learning environment for academically gifted students. Each year, 15 Year Five students are selected through the Opportunity Class Placement Test to take part in this two-year program. Opportunity classes are one of the ways that the department supports high potential and gifted students.

Students in the OC enjoy enriched, inquiry-based learning that extends their critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. They also have plenty of opportunities to connect with peers across the school through extracurricular activities such as sport, Tournament of the Minds, debating, dance, choir, band, public speaking, and more — ensuring a well-rounded and connected learning experience. 💛💙

Benefits of attending our opportunity class

• Students learn with classmates who have similar academic ability.

• Teachers use special teaching methods to move students through the curriculum at a faster pace and in more depth.

• Students tell us they love learning with other like-minded students.

Opportunity class students also take part in our regular extra-curricular activities like sports, arts, music and clubs.

You can apply to our opportunity class even if our school is outside your local enrolment area.

Is an opportunity class the right fit for my child?

Talk with your child about this option. Together, look over the information on our website and in the Student Resource Hub.

Your child might have high intellectual potential if they:

• enjoy learning

• are intensely curious

• display a good memory

• ask complex questions

• enjoy learning new and often complex ideas or skills

• require fewer repetitions when learning new things

• are creative

• become intensely focused in their area of interest or passion.

Please note that not all gifted students will show all of these traits. This may be due to disability, disadvantage or lack of opportunity.

Learn more about the department’s High Potential and Gifted Education Policy.

More information

For more information about opportunity classes visit Selective high schools and opportunity classes.

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