IGNITE Program

Third round of applications for 2026 are STILL BEING ACCEPTED.

We still have capacity in our year 7 IGNITE cohort for 2026.

If you are interested in applying for our Gifted and Talented Education special interest program, we would love to hear from you.

Initially, we will require a small package of student data that identifies giftedness. From there, we will reach out for a chance to meet you, either in person or remotely.

If you are interested in applying for our IGNITE Program for 2026, please reach out to our IGNITE Coordinator, Amee Allison at APHS.Ignite447@schools.sa.edu.au. 

Are you attending year 7 in 2027 and interested in IGNITE Program?

Registration for the ACER Higher Abilities test opens soon

The ACER Higher Ability Test gathers evidence of innate potential and ability in the areas of:

• Reading comprehension

• Mathematical reasoning

• Abstract thinking

• Written expression

Location: Aberfoyle Park High School

Date: Saturday 21 February 2026

Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Cost: $150 administration fee

Registration Details: Registrations close Wednesday 18 February 2025

Registrations open Tuesday 4 November 2025.

Please register through the following link: https://higherability.acer.org/intro/1408

If you need further information, please contact the school.

Year 7 IGNITE Expo – 'Then and Now'

On Tuesday 23 September, our year 7 IGNITE students took part in the Then and Now Expo, an event designed to showcase their learning across a diverse range of subjects. 

This interdisciplinary Expo highlighted investigations and explorations in English, humanities and social sciences (HASS), mathematics and science.

In English, students delved into literature to explore how civilisations and cultures are represented, focusing on the concepts of values, morals and beliefs.

In HASS, students studied ancient civilisations, investigating which societies have endured and which have not and reflecting on the cultural influences that have stood the test of time.

Through mathematics, students considered how dimensions can be measured, working with spaces and volumes and examining how physical matter can be arranged to meet the needs of living organisms.

In science, students explored animal classifications and examined how scientific models and understanding have evolved throughout history.

The Then and Now Expo provided an engaging platform for students to demonstrate their rich learning across these key curriculum areas, while building presentation and communication skills. 

Congratulations to all the students and staff involved for their dedication and creativity in bringing this meaningful event to life.