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The Academic Extension Program (AEP) at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Catholic College is designed for students who are academically within the top 10% nationwide. The program aims to encourage and guide their development throughout high school and celebrate their hard work and growth.

Students in Year 7 and 8 in 2024 are invited to be join the AEP and will continue in the program throughout their time at the college, subject to twice-yearly reviews.

Invitation into the AEP is based on, but not limited to, AGAT, PAT Math and PAT Reading test scores, school reports and a positive attitude and willingness to engage and learn.

Please note that students on an Academic Excellence Scholarship are automatically enrolled in the AEP.

Placement in the program is subject to the below criteria.

• Attends and participates in school events (eg, sporting, retreat and activity days, Mass, Founders' Day and Awards Presentation Evening).
• Is engaged with the College community through stewardship and leadership.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour and a high standard of uniform and grooming.
• Exhibits proficient
• Upholds a high attendance rate.    
• Maintains a minimum of a B grade for each subject.

• Individualised student profile based on students’ interests and goals during high school and beyond, in addition to analysed data obtained from student testing.
• Personalised academic extension plan made available to teachers of the student.
• Continual support and monitoring from the AEP coordinator, eg, assistance in applying for school and university-based scholarships.
• Opportunities to be involved in activities and programs, eg, relevant national and international competitions, projects, incursions, excursions, university and industry visits and mentoring.
• Participation in timetabled AEP lessons.

AEP lessons run for the full year in both Year 7 and 8 and in place of an elective in Year 9.

Content covered in AEP lessons varies depending on the pursuits and requirements of students in attendance. Examples include philosophy and ethics, study techniques, competition preparation, the importance of wellbeing, debating, public speaking and confident communication, reasoning (abstract, spatial, kinetic, verbal, numerical and logical), and tailored curriculum extension activities.

Year 7 AEP lessons are timetabled on the same elective line as rugby, netball and music lessons, therefore, at the discretion of the college, students on an Academic Excellence Scholarship and/or in the AEP may be eligible to be part of ONE of the following: rugby program, netball program or music program. In these circumstances lessons dedicated to the selected program will be attended instead of AEP lessons, however, these students will still be offered the opportunities listed previously.

For further information, please email the Coordinator of Academic Extension, Sonya Cerny.