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SEAL
2021
SELECT ENTRY ACCELERATED LEARNING
PROGRAM
INFORMATION PACKAGESEAL
2021
INTRODUCTION
In 2021 Albert Park College will provide a Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program for Year 7
students who have exceptional academic ability. The program began in 2011 with our first Year 7 cohort
and today the program operates from Year 7 through to Year 10. The program is built upon highly
successful accelerated learning programs found at selected government schools around the state.
Acceleration to challenge
The Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program provides an opportunity for students to progress more
quickly through secondary school and to undertake challenging learning experiences that are tailored
to meet the needs of students’ capable of outstanding academic achievement. There is a greater
emphasis on higher order thinking skills, independent learning and research. Course content is
compacted so that a normal Year 7-10 program is covered in a 3-year period via a comprehensive and
specific SEAL curriculum. Enrichment is provided by broadening content, understanding, experience
and skills to a level appropriate to the students’ stage of development. Extension provides an in depth
study and the integration and application of knowledge at a higher level. Students can begin to
pursue VCE units in Year 10 to provide them with a sixth or seventh subject. Exemplary students may
have an opportunity to complete a first year university subject in Year 12.
Acceleration throughout their education
Students whose families wish them to enter the Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program will be
required to participate in a selection process. Those students who are accepted into the program will
be grouped together in two Positive Education groups when entering Year 7 and will remain with this
core class until the end of Year 9 (provided they continue to meet the academic requirements of the
program).
High demand, high challenge
Students in the Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program will take the same subjects as all other
students in their year level. The difference will be in the complexity of the work and the rate at which
it is completed. Year 7 students within the Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program will take the
following subjects as a group; English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, French and Positive
Education. The Select Entry Accelerated Learning group will take the following subjects in mixed
classes with other Year 7 students: Sport Education, Leadership and Create electives from a range of
subject areas. This allows for the development of social relationships within a broader range of their
peers.
CONTENTS
Introduction page 2
The Selection Process page 3
Important dates for prospective Year 7 students page 3
Student Information Form page 4
SEAL Program Parent or Carer Referral Form page 5
SEAL Program Teacher Referral Form page 7
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THE SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process consists of four parts:
1. Completion of the SEAL testing program. In 2020 students, will complete the testing program on
Saturday 16 May 9 – 12 pm. The testing program is skills based rather than curriculum based. It is
designed to identify student ability rather than acquired knowledge.
2. On completion of the testing program student referral forms are to be completed by the student’s
Year 6 teacher and parent or carer. These forms are to be submitted to Albert Park College.
3. Students whose teacher and parents or carer referral forms and test results indicate that they have
the potential range of skills for the program will be invited, with their parents or carer, for an
interview during July 2020.
4. Please note: Final selection will be consistent with the state-wide DET placement policy.
If your child is ill on the test day, please contact the school as soon as possible. If a medical certificate
can be supplied alternative arrangements may be made available. Final decisions will take into account
all available information. Parents or carers will be advised of the outcome by the end of August 2020.
Registration can be made online on our website www.albertparkcollege.vic.edu.au by clicking the SEAL
Program link under the Learning tab. Registration closes 11 May 2020.
A fee is required for registration and is non-refundable. Registration Fee: $120.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR PROSPECTIVE SEAL YEAR 7 2020 STUDENTS
Open Day For all Parent or Carers
Thursday, 30 April 2020 2 – 6 pm
Albert Park College
83 Danks Street Albert Park 3206
Monday 11 May 2020 Deadline SEAL Test Registration
Saturday 16 May 2020 SEAL Testing Day (9.00am start)
June 2020 Interviews commence for selection of SEAL students
August 2020 Advice to parents on results on the SEAL student placements
Tuesday 8 December 2020 APC Year 6 -7 Orientation Day
Tuesday 8 December 2020 7.00pm APC Parent Year 6 – 7 Information Evening
Registration for the SEAL Program does not enable students to be considered for General Enrolment
Entry at Albert Park College. Students who wish to be considered for General Entry Enrolment must
also enrol through their local primary school. Non government students enrol through Albert Park
College.
Contact Details for more information
Email: albert.park.co@education.vic.gov.au
Phone: 8695 9000
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STUDENT INFORMATION: THE SELECT ENTRY ACCELERATED
LEARNING PROGRAM YEAR 7, 2021
1. Student Information
Family Name:
Given Names:
Residential Address:
Contact number: Postcode:
Sex: Date of Birth:
Current School: Year Level:
2. Parent or Carer Information
Family Name: Given Name:
Contact Number:
Email address:
Signature: Date:
Family Name: Given Name:
Contact Number:
Email address:
Signature: Date:
Complete and forward with parent or carer referral form by 25 May 2020 to:
Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program
Albert Park College, 83 Danks Street, Albert Park 3206
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SEAL PROGRAM PARENT OR CARER REFERRAL FORM
Student’s Name:
Current School: Date of birth:
SECTION A
In relation to the typical child in your experience, please tick a number for each item which best describes your child.
5 - Has the trait to a 4 - Has the trait more 3 - Compares with 2 - Has the trait less 1 - Lacks this trait
high degree than the typical child the typical child than the typical child
Has advanced vocabulary, expresses himself or herself
fluently and clearly 5 4 3 2 1
Thinks quickly 5 4 3 2 1
Recalls facts easily 5 4 3 2 1
Wants to know how things work 5 4 3 2 1
Is an avid reader 5 4 3 2 1
Puts unrelated ideas together in new and different ways 5 4 3 2 1
Asks reasons why - questions almost everything 5 4 3 2 1
Likes “grown-up” things and to be with older people 5 4 3 2 1
Has a great deal of curiosity 5 4 3 2 1
Is adventurous 5 4 3 2 1
Has a good sense of humour 5 4 3 2 1
Is impulsive 5 4 3 2 1
Tends to dominate others if given the chance 5 4 3 2 1
Is persistent 5 4 3 2 1
Has good physical co-ordination and body control 5 4 3 2 1
Is independent and self-sufficient 5 4 3 2 1
Reasons 5 4 3 2 1
Has a wide range of interests 5 4 3 2 1
Has a broad attention span which allows them to concentrate
and persevere in, problem-solving and pursuing interests 5 4 3 2 1
Shows initiative 5 4 3 2 1
Seeks his or her own answers and solutions to problems 5 4 3 2 1
Has great interest in the future and/or world problems 5 4 3 2 1
Follows complex directions 5 4 3 2 1
Is prepared to take some social risks 5 4 3 2 1
Is a leader 5 4 3 2 1
Enjoys complicated games 5 4 3 2 1
Sets himself or herself high goals 5 4 3 2 1
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SECTION B
Is English your child’s first language? (Yes or No)
Does your child play a musical instrument (Yes or No)
If yes, which?
In what outside activities does your child participate?
What are your child’s special hobbies or interests?
What recent books has he or she read and enjoyed?
Please comment, where appropriate, on any of the following:
Your child’s – unusual accomplishments, present or past; special talents; special opportunities he or
she has had; relationships with others; preferred activities when alone; expression of boredom; spe-
cial problems and needs.
Please do not attach additional material. This may be brought to the interview if your child is shortlisted.
Complete and forward with student information form by 25 May 2020 to:
Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program
Albert Park College, 83 Danks Street, Albert Park 3206
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SEAL PROGRAM TEACHER REFERRAL FORM
To the Teacher
In 2021 Albert Park College will provide the opportunity for selected students to undertake a Select
Entry Accelerated Learning program.
In order to make the best-informed selection possible, Albert Park College is building a profile of each
candidate for selection. This profile will include the results of SEAL testing, and parent and teacher
profiles of the applicant.
Parents or Carers of each candidate have been requested to ask the classroom teacher to be involved
in this selection process.
The referral form lists a number of characteristics that highly able children tend to exhibit. For each
characteristic please compare this child with the rest of your class to determine if the candidate is
below average, average, above average or outstanding. Place a cross within the circle where you
believe this child ranks.
The referral form also seeks any school assessment given for the Key Learning Areas, as well as any
school activities in which the candidate is involved and any school leadership positions the candidate
may hold.
If the applicant is an ESL student, please comment on his or her standard of English, comprehension
and reading ability.
Space is provided for any further information or comment you may wish to make.
Albert Park College values your insight and support for this process.
Hayley Schirmer
Assistant Principal, Curriculum
Albert Park College
This referral form is confidential in nature and should be returned, by the teacher,
by 25 May 2020 to:
Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program
Albert Park College, 83 Danks Street, Albert Park 3206
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SEAL PROGRAM TEACHER REFERRAL FORM
1. Student Information
Student’s Surname: Given Name:
School:
School Address:
Postcode: Telephone:
Teacher’s Name:
How long have you known the child?
(If it is felt appropriate, the student’s former Grade 5 teacher may complete this form)
SECTION A
BELOW AVERAGE ABOVE OUTSTANDING
AVERAGE AVERAGE
Positive self-image; recognises own strengths and
weaknesses; analyses self; usually aware of own
impulses.
Friendliness and ability to mix; relates readily to
older children and adults; recognises strengths and
weaknesses of others; sensitive to feelings of others.
A leader; accepts responsibility; adapts readily to new
situations; tends to avoid bickering; is sociable but
enjoys being alone.
Good manual dexterity; is well co-ordinated; enjoys
athletic activities; active in team games.
Verbal proficiency, large and unusually advanced
vocabulary; facility in reading, breadth of information
in advanced areas; does not avoid difficult material.
Keen powers of observation; sense of the significant;
willingness to examine the unusual.
Power of abstraction, conceptualisation; synthesis;
interest in inductive learning and problem solving;
pleasure in intellectual activity.
Interest in cause-effect relations; ability to see
relationships; interest in applying concepts.
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BELOW AVERAGE ABOVE OUTSTANDING
AVERAGE AVERAGE
Liking for structure and order; likes to organise and
bring structure to people, things and situations.
Retentive memory, learns easily and readily; very
alert; gives rapid answers; quick recall of information.
Questioning attitude; intellectual curiosity; inquisitive
mind, intrinsic motivation; venturesome, anxious to
do new things.
Power of critical thinking; scepticism; evaluation
testing.
Creativeness and inventiveness; liking for new ways
of doing things; interest in creative brainstorming;
produces new ideas; processes and efforts;
resourceful.
Power of concentration; intense attention that
excludes all else; long attention span; can resist
interruption.
Persistent; goal directed behaviour; bored with
routine tasks.
Sensitivity, intuitiveness, empathy for others; need for
emotional support and a sympathetic attitude.
High energy, alertness, eagerness; periods of intense
voluntary effort; frustration with inactivity and
absence of progress.
Independence in work and study; preference for
individualised work; self-reliance; need for freedom of
action; willingness to take a risk.
Versatility and virtuosity; diversity of interest and
abilities; many hobbies; proficiency in art forms such
as music and drawing.
Adapts readily to new situations; is flexible in thought
and activities and is not disturbed when the normal
routine is changed.
Great interest in the nature of mankind and the
universe particularly problems of origin, destiny, the
future, enjoys speculation.
Is outstanding at mathematics.
Avid reader; likes science fiction; selects books at a
reading age far above chronological level.
Clearly recognises personal and group values,
recognises possibility of value conflict; questions
status quo; prepared to take some social risks.
COMMENTS
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SECTION B
Please list additional information concerning:
English:
Mathematics:
Science:
Performing Arts:
Visual Arts:
Music:
LOTE:
Technology:
Other Subjects:
ESL (if applicable): Standard of English
Written:
Spoken:
Reading comprehension:
Sporting team membership:
Positions of responsibility held within the school:
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