Opportunity Classes

At Waitara Public School we facilitate two Opportunity Classes (OC), one Year 5 class and one Year 6 class.  To gain entry into the Year 5 class students sit an Opportunity Class Placement test during Year 4. Those students whose scores are high enough are offered a place. Our aim is to provide these students with a diverse and rich range of learning experiences aimed to assist them reach their full potential.

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All students enter the Waitara OC classroom with different strengths and areas of relative weakness. Our classroom program provides support for students where needed, at the same time permitting students to be involved in enrichment and extension activities in areas of mastery.

Students here at Waitara develop a rich understanding of concepts and topics through hands on experiences at venues such as the NSW Art Gallery, State Library, Gibberagong Environmental Centre, Macquarie University ICT Centre and affiliated educational facilities. They participate in programs such as the ASX Challenge, Maths Olympiad, Future Problem Solvers, Murder Under the Microscope and Robocup.

BEING PART OF WAITARA PUBLIC SCHOOL

Students in the OC participate fully in the life of our school here at Waitara. This includes whole school programs such as peer support, buddy classes, assemblies, sport and creative arts. Students are invited to attend leadership training with the aim of standing for school leadership positions in Year 6.

Waitara Public School offers a diverse range of extra-curricular activities. These include PSSA sport, gymnastics, debating, public speaking, chess, choir, band, environmental programs, recorder and dance. OC students are expected to take full advantage of these programs.    

For further information regarding Opportunity Classes here at Waitara, please contact the school office on 02 9489 3105 or via email waitara-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.