Our Y7 & Y8 SAIL program.
The Successful, Accelerated, Innovative Learners (SAIL) Program at Newcastle High is designed to support and nurture the talents of high potential and gifted students. It is for students with a keen passion for learning and willingness to challenge and extend themselves. SAIL has one class in both Year 7 and Year 8, each up to 28 students.
A review of each student is conducted at the end of Year 7 to establish their suitability to continue in the SAIL program in Year 8. In Stage 5 (Y9 and Y10) students progress into streamed classes.
Aligned with the NSW Curriculum for Y7 and Y8, our SAIL teaching and learning initiatives offer stimulating activities to meet the unique needs, interests, and abilities of our students. The primary objectives of the program are to:
1. Encourage students to take intellectual risks and actively engage in their educational journey.
2. Cultivate a mindset that embraces challenges with determination, focus, and curiosity.
3. Foster the development and application of analytical and creative skills.
4. Promote innovative thinking and effective problem-solving abilities.
Our dedicated SAIL teachers provide comprehensive support to ensure that each student's individual learning needs are met.
For further information on supporting high potential and gifted students, please visit the NSW Department of Education's website for more information HERE.
