Learning and Curriculum Primary - Stage 3

Year 6 Gleeson Selection Process 

As we prepare for the formation of the Year 6 Gleeson (Red) class, we’d like to clarify the selection process. Placement in Year 5 Gleeson (Blue) does not automatically guarantee entry into Year 6 Gleeson. 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 both Term 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 and progress. 

• Targeted testing: Students identified as potential candidates for 6 Gleeson will complete additional assessments such as 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. 

Daniel Fields                                                      Antonio Morris

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