Gifted and Talented
How are students identified?
In Year 7 students are identified as Gifted and Talented through their primary school data. In Years 8-13 students are nominated by staff as Gifted and Talented and this data is then analysed. Students who achieve 3 or more nominations will be put onto the school's Gifted and Talented register. As the register is annually reviewed it does mean that students can be added to the register or removed depending on changing nominations. Changes are monitored by staff but parents are welcome to contact the school if they have any concerns.
What happens to Gifted and Talented students?
Students are encouraged to enroll on the Young Gifted and Talented web site (www.ygt.dcsf.gov.uk) that offers advice on extended activities, support materials and competitions. They will also be offered and academic mentor who can offer advice on how to enrich and extend their studies. In addition, subject areas offer a wide range of activities for Gifted and Talented students and below are some examples of good practice across the school. More detailed information can be obtained through subject leaders or the member of staff in charge of the school's Gifted and Talented program, Miss Hall.
Science
Key Stage 3 Science Club: Students in Key Stage 3 are invited to attend a Science Club where extended projects and experimental work is undertaken. GCSE Astronomy is offered as an additional GCSE to Year 9 students.
Key Stage 3 BA Crest Awards
Young Astronomers
Last school year GCSE Astronomy was offered as an additional qualification to Sale Grammar School students in Year 9 who were identified by the school as 'Gifted and Talented.' These dedicated students studied the subject in their own time after school, guided by staff from the Physics Department.
The course ran for only one year, after which they sat the exam alongside our Year 11 students in June. The results achieved by the students were outstanding. Out of 12 Year 9 students sitting the exam, 8 gained an A* grade, 2 gained A, 1 gained B and 1 gained C. Click here to see the full details.
Technology, PE, Music and Art
The Gifted and Talented dance students recently performed at the Royal Northern College of Music. Additional clubs and activities are offered in each curriculum area.
Dance Group 'Madness'
Gifted and Talented Dancers from Years 7-12 have been selected to perform at a prestigious national conference in Birmingham. Click here for more details.
Mathematics
Students are entered for the Maths Challenge at Bronze, Silver and Gold Award.
Year 9 mathematicians follow an accelerated programme of Mathematics over 3 years that includes elements of Key Stage 5 work.
Humanities
Geographers are invited to attend lectures at Manchester University.
Religous Education offers the St John's trail, visiting speakers and ethical debates.
History offer a local History project and enter Oxbridge essay competitions.
Economics and Business Studies enter the Bank of England Target 2.0 competition.
English
Booster classes are offered at various levels of the curriculum.
Film Club, theatre trips and taster days are offered.
Modern Foreign Languages
Year 8 students experience a language day at Manchester University.
Language Clubs, trips abroad and additional GCSE and A level options are offered.
These are only a sample of the activities offered to Gifted and Talented students and more information can be found by contacting appropriate staff and using the Young Gifted and Talented website www.ygt.dcsf.gov.uk
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