Stage 4 Pinnacle Program

What is the Pinnacle Program?

Each year Kingscliff High School runs a program to cater for aspirational Stage 4 (Year 7 and Year 8) students known as the Pinnacle Program.

The philosophy behind the Pinnacle Program is to provide a challenging educational environment for students who endeavour to display high levels of academic and personal achievement with a commitment to learning.

Student selection utilises the NSW Department of Education High Potential and Gifted Education Policy in the domains of creative, intellectual, physical and social-emotional.

For more information on the Stage 4 Pinnacle Program, please do not hesitate to contact our Pinnacle Program Coordinator.

Expectations of students in the Stage 4 Pinnacle Program

As a member of the Pinnacle Program it is expected that students will:

Program Structure

Selected students will engage in: tailored extension opportunities designed to challenge and support their learning needs.   This can include competitions, exhibitions and academic challenges.

Year 7 Pinnacle Program Important Dates

Stage
Date
Details
Program Launch
Term 1 (March)
Information distributed to CLC partner primary schools and shared at the Open Night
Applications Open
Term 1
Application link available on the KHS website and in the Pinnacle Program information booklet
Applications Close
Term 2 (May)
Pinnacle Program applications close
Selection Assessment
Term 2 (June)
Selected students will attend Kingscliff High School for Selection Assessments from 6:00pm
Student Interviews
Term 2 (June)
Student interviews at Kingscliff High School
Offers released
Term 2 (July)
First round offers emailed.

Year 8 Pinnacle Program Important Dates

Stage
Date
Details
Program Launch
Term 4
Year 7 students and parents informed about the program and application process
Applications Open
Term 4, Week 7

Application link provided to students

Teacher nominations open

Applications Close
Term 4, Week 8
Applications and nominations close
Offers released
Term 4, Week 9
First round offers emailed.