Term Four Apex Program Overview At Brightwater State School, our vision for students who are gifted is to feel valued in a learning environment that both challenges and supports them to pursue excellence and develop a passion
for lifelong learning.
Power Up Math Enrichment Program Dance Excellence Media Group Community Connections The Power Up Project is an online learning program delivered by Brightwater State School in partnership with Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE). BSDE offers a range of online extension opportunities called UniFY. The Sunshine Coast Region, Principal Education Officers, for Australian Curriculum, have developed the 2013 Math Enrichment Program. At Brightwater State School, this program is being delivered by the Learning and Enrichment Coordinator. The program provides students with an opportunity to extend knowledge and understandings within the science key learning area. It will also provide a great opportunity to experience online learning including the chance to connect with an online teacher. The Math Enrichment Program is targeted to high-­‐end students in years 2, 4 and 6. It supports students within the areas of Operate and Calculate (problem solving), Representing Number and Mental Computations. The Dance Excellence Program is lead by the BWSS Performing Arts Teacher. The Brightwater State School Media Project has been developed in collaboration with Win Television. Program Overview Students will be selected for the program by audition. Successful students train for 90 minutes weekly in the styles of ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-­‐hop and musical theatre. Within roles of reporters, photographers and editors, members of the media group have the opportunity to enrich their literacy skills by developing a Television News Cast to be shared with BWSS students. Participating Year Levels 4-­‐7 2,4,6 5-­‐7 2 to 7 •
Competitions Sunshine Coast Mathematics Tournament