Gifted in Del Monte

This year, we have successfully reintroduced the practice of ability grouping for students from Kindergarten to Year 4. Our process is guided by assessments, which help us place students into smaller groups based on similar learning needs. Within these groups, students collaborate with a teacher to enhance their existing English skills, focusing on areas such as spelling, vocabulary, and phonics.

This year we are introducing The Young Scientist competition as our new enrichment co-curricular activity. Last week our resident scientist, Cara Brigham, held an introductory session for the Young Scientist Competition. Cara will mentor small groups of students across the primary campuses as they conduct a scientific investigation or develop a working model. 

Each week, groups of budding young mathematicians across Del Monte tackle challenging tasks designed to foster reasoning, justification, and rich mathematical discussions. Last week, they engaged in lively debates as they worked together to decipher mathematical clues and identify the chosen number.

Brooke Panagopoulos
Gifted Education Coordinator P-6
Year 2 Teacher
Acting Curriculum Leader Gioia House