Moriah's Gifted Education Program reflects the College's goal of aiming for academic excellence and catering for the needs of all students, including those who display above average aptitudes. This Program is designed to meet the learning requirements of gifted and talented students in a variety of situations.
Identification of gifted and talented students is multifaceted. We use a variety of methods to try and ensure that children's learning needs are met. The process is ongoing as children may develop at different rates. Some of the identification methods include:
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Standardised Achievements Testing
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Diagnostic Testing
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Records of Achievement
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Teacher and parent nomination
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Independent Psychometric Testing where appropriate
In Middle School, the program uses ability grouping, subject acceleration and curriculum differentiation allowing students of special ability to excel in their areas of giftedness and talent.
Gifted and Talented students have many opportunities to develop. We offer an "O.C." style Academically Selective Class in Year 6 and group gifted students together in Years 7 and 8.
In the Academically Selective Class students are offered an appropriately paced extended curriculum under the direction of the class teacher, an expert in the field of academic extension and enrichment.
In Year 7 and 8, students who show exceptional ability in Mathematics, Science and English may be offered places in the Honours Program, in these subjects. For more information, see the Honours Program section.
The Special Education Department at Moriah College operates under the title of Education Support Team (EST). The EST comprises of:
The main areas of support include:
A specialised Home Room Program is also available for students with high support needs.