Victorian High Abilities Program
VHAP
VHAP Term 1
Taylors Lakes Secondary College would like to congratulate our Year 8 students on successfully completing the Victorian High Abilities Program in either English or Mathematics. These students have been recognized as being in the top ten percent of the state in this learning area.
These students worked collaboratively with schools from the state to extend their learning in deeply challenging thinking processes. They will now be part of the Masterclass program and travelling to Victoria University Secondary College at the end of the term to celebrate their success and to interact with high ability students in our region.
Congratulations - FJ Ali, Julius Baltazar, Chase Byrne, Josh Brincat, Ilhana Cedic, Emily Charmichael, Elwyn Chiam, Joshua Giaccotto, Liam Holden, Franklin Klonaris, Emily La Rocca, Brian Knutsson, Samantha Parajon, Ethan Patsalides, Joshua Siah, Ellie Tzouvelis and Joanna Wen.
Taylors Lakes Secondary College has an excellent participation rate of High Ability Students, and we are proud to support and extend learning opportunities at the highest levels.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Green, Instructional and High Abilities Practice Leader.
Elizabeth.Green@education.vic.gov.au
VHAP Masterclass Semester 1 Tuesday 13th of June
Congratulations to all our Year 7 and 8 Victorian High Abilities participants in our Masterclass this semester.
Our students enjoyed a day out at Victoria University Secondary College, interacting with peers from Keilor Downs, Victoria University and St Albans Secondary Colleges. Lots of friendships were made and the teachers were proud to see our students working with new people to extend their learning in Mathematics – the Zombie Apocalypse, and English – Is Utopia Possible- Development of a Utopia presentation.
Students had fun working collaboratively and having breaks where they could socialize with peers. We look forward to holding this event again at the end of the year for our new semester of VHAP which starts in Term 3.
The VHAP Masterclass was so much fun! I felt challenged and really enjoyed myself in all the activities we did throughout the day. I had such a spectacular time and really hope I can participate in another in the future! Thanks,
Chloe Stankoski Year 7
For further information regarding the High Abilities Programs available at Taylors Lakes Secondary College, please contact Elizabeth Green, Instructional and High Abilities Practice Leader.