Exploring Gifted Education: Professional Learning at MLC School

As part of our ongoing commitment to educational excellence, staff at MLC School recently engaged in a professional learning session titled Confronting the Gordian Knot. Drawing on his postgraduate studies in Gifted Education at the University of Oxford (St Hilda’s College), James guided colleagues through the evolving paradigms of gifted education, highlighting the shift from traditional identification models towards the current “talent development” model. This approach emphasises the need for teachers to challenge gifted students to help them reach their full potential. The session also unpacked the need for robust teacher training, public misconceptions around giftedness, and the importance of research-based practices in the classroom going forward.

This session marks the beginning of a broader professional learning journey in Gifted Education at MLC School, with expanded opportunities planned for 2026 to ensure staff are equipped to nurture high potential in their classrooms.

Learning Enhancement Parent Session, Check-In and Connect

Thursday 20 November 2025
8.30am–9.30am
The Daphne Line Hall

The Learning Enhancement Department extends a warm welcome to parents who would like to meet some of our dedicated staff members. This will be an opportunity to connect with staff and hear about opportunities offered in 2026. This session will address Learning Enhancement at MLC School including Personalised Academic Learning Support and High Potential Learning.

Please join us for an opportunity to check-in and connect. We look forward to meeting you. Places are strictly limited.

Kindly RSVP via this link to confirm your attendance

We look forward to meeting you.

– Guided by James Adams
High Potential Learning Leader

– Stephanie Dimitrelis
Director of Learning Enhancement