Newman Program
NEWMAN SELECTIVE GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAM
St Raphael's Primary School
In 2024, St Raphael's Catholic Primary School aims to offer a range of differentiated learning opportunities for gifted and talented students. These include:
ABILITY GROUPINGS:
The following groups are taught throughout the school year:
Differentiation Groups - Across Stage groups based on student ability (History, Geography and/or Science).
Newman Groups - Across Stage 'withdrawal' groups for gifted students. Based on a 'big concept' or skill development.
Newman Mathematics Groups - Extension 'withdrawal' groups for gifted mathematicians to develop higher order problem solving skills eg Yr 6 students completing Stage 4 Mathematics in collaboration with Penshurst Marist.
Visual Arts Newman Group - Across school visual arts program for gifted artists
Interest Workshops - Mini workshops based on areas of interest eg Science and Writing
Other Interest Groups
Chess
Debating
Mini Vinnies, Evangelisation Team & Pope Francis Project (Social Justice Teams)
Sporting Pathways
Students are given the opportunity to represent the school, region and even the state in a variety of sports through the SCS pathway program.
Creative and Practical Arts Opportunities
Amadeus Music Program
SCS Eisteddfod (Dance and Drama)
Dance Group