Extension & enrichment opportunities
At PMPS, extension begins with high-quality, evidence-based instruction in every classroom.
All students are explicitly taught essential knowledge and skills, with teachers regularly checking for understanding throughout each lesson. During guided and independent practice, students receive differentiated learning opportunities matched to their readiness. Once they have demonstrated secure understanding, they can move more quickly to richer, more complex applications that deepen their thinking and extend their learning.
To complement classroom-based extension, we also offer a wide range of additional enrichment opportunities at PMPS:
Select entry programs
Accelerated Maths Program (AMP): Years 4-6
A select-entry program for students who excel in maths and enjoy exploring mathematical concepts in greater depth.
Maths Talent Quest: Year 4-6
The Maths Talent Quest is a state-wide competition that allows students to showcase their mathematical skills. Students pick a real-life topic or question of personal interest and apply mathematical modelling, statistics, and critical thinking to investigate it.
Victorian High-Ability Program (VHAP): Year 5-6
A select-entry 10 week online program providing additional opportunities for high-achieving students in English and Maths. Selection is based on NAPLAN results.
Enrichment programs
Junior Waste Warriors Sustainability Club: Years 3–6
An opt-in club for students who are passionate about sustainability. Students work together on projects that help make our school more environmentally friendly. Past initiatives include running workshops at the Schools Sustainability Festival, and preparing the PMPS entries for the ResourceSmart Schools Awards.
Modern Choir: Years 2-6
Does your child love to sing? Modern Choir allows students to develop their vocal skills and build confidence. Students have opportunities to perform at the City of Port Phillip citizenship ceremonies, the Port Melbourne ANZAC Day service, and Y(OUR)Fest.
French Poetry Club: Years 3–6
Students can develop their French language skills at this fun lunch time club. Monsieur Paul and Madame Emily share their love of the language through poetry and performance opportunities, including the Berthe Mouchette Poetry Competition by Alliance Française.
Premier's Reading Challenge
A state-wide competition that encourages the joy of reading.
Born to Soar – Gifted and Talented Program
A private gifted and talented program hosted at PMPS. Courses are designed to specifically address the mind of a highly able and gifted thinker. Find out more.
We will email you directly to invite your child to participate in the select entry programs. For our enrichment programs, students are encouraged by their teachers to participate.