Pinnacle Enrichment Program (PEP)

The Pinnacle Enrichment Program (PEP) at BHS is designed to give students who are passionate about English, Maths, Science and/or HaSS opportunities to enrich their learning experiences in and beyond those subject Key Learning Areas. In 2026, PEP opportunities are available in different ways depending on KLA and students' stage of development.

Year 7/8 English/HaSS Extension: This program consists of a series of regular incursions and excursions, where students learn from a variety of experts and engage with topics that extend and enrich the English and HaSS curriculum. Students are also required to participate in relevant academic competitions and complete extension tasks. The program provides opportunities for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom; fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

PEP Mathematics/Science classes: A PEP stream of Maths and Science is offered from Years 7 to 10. Students complete the mainstream curriculum content and assessment plus additional enriched learning experiences/assessment.

Year 9/10 English/HaSS Eelectives: All students are enriched by choosing electives within their mainstream English and HaSS classes, generating enrichment and engagement from pairing teachers who are passionate about a strand of learning within the KLA with students interested in that strand.

Year 10 Mathematics Extension: Students who love Mathematics and plan on studying the advanced streams of Mathematics at college should select this from the elective offerings for Year 10, including a double Major in Mathematics.

Year 10 Literature: Students who love reading and analysing challenging written material are encouraged to select this elective. It is great preparation for the Literature stream of English at college as well as for those considering a double major in English at college.

PEP Program Applications

Where access to aspects of the PEP program require an application the following criteria is applied:

• Demonstrated achievement in the key learning area (KLA)

• Demonstrated commitment to further challenge and/or inquiry in their chosen KLA (e.g participation in competitions, published or displayed work, involvement in co or extra curricular enrichment programs)

• General academic aptitude

Applications open in Week 1 of Term 4 and close on the Friday of Week 2 in term 4.

All families will be emailed relevant information.