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Cumberland High School Excellence in Education
Application Gifted and Talented Program
2021
1. Gifted and Talented Class
Placement application
2. Scholarship Information and
application.
Name of applicant _________________________
Primary School ___________________________
Ms Mechel Pikoulas Principal
Cumberland High School 183 Pennant Hills Road
CARLINGFORD NSW 2118 Ph. 02 9871 7718
Email: cumberland-
[email protected] www.cumberland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
How to Apply Instructions for Parents/Guardians
Section 1 and Section 2
For Gifted and Talented Class Placement, please complete sections 1 and 2 and attach all relevant documents as listed below:
• Gifted and Talented Application Form • NAPLAN results (Year 5) • Year 5 Semester 1 and 2 school reports and Year 6 Semester 1 school report • Supporting evidence – certificates, ICAS, leadership achievements, etc
Please return this application to Cumberland High School on or before Tuesday 21 July 2020.
Section 3
Parents/Guardians are required to forward Section 3 to their Primary Schools.
This section of the application form is to be completed by the Class Teacher and the Primary School Principal. The Primary School Principal will then fax Section 3 to 9872 5381 or email back to Cumberland High School at [email protected]
Scholarship Applications
Parents/Guardians who are interested in applying for a Scholarship in addition to our Gifted and Talented Class Placement, please complete Sections 1, 2 and the Scholarship Application Form and return to Cumberland High School on or before Tuesday 21 July 2020. Please forward Section 3 to your Primary School.
On completion of your application, forward all appropriate/relevant documents to: The Co-ordinator Gifted and Talented Class Placement Program Cumberland High School 183 Pennant Hills Road CARLINGFORD NSW 2118
Selection Process Information
• All documentation must be received by our school office on or before Tuesday 21 July 2020. • The Gifted and Talented panel will review all applications. • Successful applicants will be notified of an interview time and date with the Principal of
Cumberland High School prior to final outcome. • All applicants will be notified of final outcome by Friday 11 September 2020
Note: For your application to be considered for placement all relevant sections MUST be completed and forwarded to the address above.
Application Form Gifted and Talented Class Placement Program at Cumberland High School 2021
SECTION 1
To be completed by parent/guardian
Surname of Student Applicant………………………………… First Name……………………………
Current Primary School…………………………………………………………………………………...
Date of Birth………………………………… Male Female
Address:………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Parent/Guardian Names…………………………………………… Contact Name………………………
Telephone (H)……………………Telephone (W)…………………. Mobile………………………………
(These numbers will be used so that we can promptly contact you to gain information and to inform you of acceptance)
Class Teacher………………………….……. Class……………………………… Has your child sat the Selective Schools Test: YES / NO (please circle)
Your child’s application needs to be supported with copies of appropriate documentation. Please clearly label and staple them together, please submit them with the application form. The documents that MUST be attached to the application when lodging are:
• Year 5 Semester 1 and 2 school reports • Year 5 NAPLAN results • Year 6 Semester 1 school report • Completed Gifted and Talented Application Form
The application may be supported with a maximum of 10 of the following:
• Competition results (ICAS) Mathematics, Science, English etc • Leadership achievements and/or certificates • Debating or public speaking awards • Musical achievements and or Musical Examination achievements • Sporting Awards and representative teams • Other documents that you may consider relevant to the application
SECTION 1 (Continued) My child’s special interests are (please tick):
Science Coding Debating Creative Writing
Mathematics Design Reading Film Making
Orchestra Visual Arts Competitive Chess Dance
Other (Please specify) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
SECTION 2 Please ensure that both questions are answered by the student Student’s Name: …………………………………… Question 1 Please discuss three points as to why you are interested in applying for placement in the Gifted and Talented program at Cumberland High School
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Question 2 Please outline one or more of your educational or leadership experiences that will help
you to become a valuable member of the Cumberland High School Gifted and Talented Program?
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Application Form (Teacher) Gifted and Talented Class Placement Program at Cumberland High School for 2021
SECTION 3
To be completed by the student’s Class Teacher and Principal
Dear Colleague,
Your assistance in completing this form is very much appreciated. Please complete below and return via fax or email to Cumberland High School by 21 July 2020. Please note, the information provided in this form is confidential.
Student’s Class Teacher Please complete the following details
Student Name: _________________________________________ Year: ________
Please tick your recommendation for this student
Academic excellence and overall achievement would make this student worthy of $955 scholarship
Should most definitely be considered for the gifted and talented class placement program
Should be considered and has potential to develop in the gifted and talented class placement program
Should not be considered for the gifted and talented class placement program
PLEASE RATE 1 to 5 (5 = Excellent and 1 = Unsatisfactory) Academic Record
Attendance Record
Punctuality Compliance with school rules
Uniform Leadership
General Comments: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Year 6 Teacher Name: ______________________________ Signature: ____________________ Date: ___________
Primary School Principal
Please use the space below to write any additional comments or recommendations for this applicant if applicable. Thank you for taking the time to complete this form.
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Please fax or email to Cumberland High School by 21 July 2020 Fax: 98725381 Email: [email protected]
Cumberland High School
Year 7 Scholarships 2021 Information
Cumberland High School is a school of excellence that takes great pride in nurturing the development of empowered, resilient and productive learners and citizens. The diversity of the student body, excellent academic results, rich extracurricular offerings supported by our highly qualified and committed staff, are the elements that combine to create this outstanding school.
Our school is driven by its core school values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence. These values permeate the teaching and learning environment and provide the context that enables the attainment of academic, sporting and cultural success.
Cumberland High School is offering five scholarships for Year 7 students in 2021. These scholarships will be offered to students from our Community of Schools.
The successful recipients will be determined by the Cumberland High School Scholarship Panel. The Scholarship panel will consider the following criteria to select the successful applicants:
• NAPLAN results (Year 5) • Year 5 and Year 6 school reports • Student leadership and outstanding student involvement in primary school activities • Primary School Teacher and Principal endorsement • Student’s Gifted and Talented Application
Each scholarship is for one year (Year 7) and consists of an $955 school credit for this period.
Scholarship Details
Scholarship holders will be offered the following:
Exemption from all school/subject costs ................................................................................ $545 Exemption from the cost of the Year 7 Camp ........................................................................ $350 Stationery Pack ........................................................................................................................ $35 A scientific calculator ............................................................................................................... $25
TOTAL ................................................................................................................................... $955
PLEASE NOTE: Full school uniform costs will be the responsibility of the parents as will any other excursion or incursion costs during the school year.
School Expectations for Scholarship Holders
• Students will be placed in the Gifted and Talented Class
• Students will be required to participate actively, work diligently and submit all assessments
• Students will be required to participate in the Year 7 Camp
• Students will be required to participate in all extension activities organised
Application forms are to be submitted to Cumberland High School by Tuesday 21 July 2020.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Friday 11 September 2020.
If you require any further details, please do not hesitate to contact me on 9871 7718 or by email: [email protected]
Yours sincerely,
Ms Mechel Pikoulas Principal
Scholarship Application Form for 2021
Name of student ………………………………. Current primary school …………………………………
Why do you consider your child to be a suitable recipient for the $955 scholarship (please provide supporting documentation and /or /evidence?
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