Learning and Curriculum Primary - Stage 3

Year 6 Gleeson Selection Process 

As we prepare for the formation of the Year 6 Gleeson (Red) 2026 class, we’d like to clarify the selection process. Firstly, placement in Year 5 Gleeson (Blue) 2025 does not automatically guarantee entry into Year 6 Gleeson 2026. Staff will carefully consider a range of data points to identify students best suited for the class. 

Selection will be based on: 

• Standardised assessments: Including PAT Maths and PAT Reading, which were administered in Semester 1 and will again be completed in Term 4 to track student growth over the year. 

• Classroom data: Observations and performance across the curriculum. 

• Professional judgement: Class and Specialist Teachers’ insights into student learning behaviours, progress and suitability. 

• Targeted testing: Students identified as potential candidates for 6 Gleeson will complete additional assessments such as the Ravens and AGAT (General Ability Testing) to help gauge their learning potential. 

This multi-faceted approach ensures a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each student’s readiness for the Year 6 Gleeson Program. 

We’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you that if your son is not placed in Year 6 Gleeson, he will still have access to a variety of enrichment programs and learning opportunities designed to appropriately challenge and extend his abilities.

Sarah Tatola                                                                         Daniel Fields

Head of Teaching and Learning (Stage 3)                   Head of Curriculum (Stage 3)