High Flyers Program
At Wellington Secondary College, we recognise that some students benefit from additional extension, challenge, and opportunities to deepen their learning. The High Flyers Program provides selected students in Years 7–9 with an enriched learning experience that extends beyond the expectations of the regular classroom program.
Students in High Flyers engage with core subjects through increased depth, complexity, and intellectual challenge. Learning experiences are designed to encourage inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and the application of knowledge in new and meaningful ways.
The program provides students with the opportunity to work alongside peers who share a strong commitment to learning and a desire to be challenged. Students are expected to develop both independence and collaboration skills — taking responsibility for their own learning while contributing positively to group discussions, investigations, and shared problem-solving.
Teachers support students to explore concepts in greater depth, make connections across subject areas, and develop the resilience, curiosity, and higher-order thinking skills required for future success.
High Flyers is designed to extend students’ capabilities, foster curiosity, and inspire a lifelong passion for learning. It reflects Wellington’s commitment to providing every student with opportunities to achieve excellence and reach their full potential.
Application and Selection Process
Entry into the High Flyers Program is based on a range of evidence that identifies students who demonstrate academic potential, strong learning behaviours, and readiness for extension opportunities.
The selection process considers:
- Student achievement and growth data, including PAT Reading and PAT Mathematics assessments
- Writing and language conventions assessments
- Teacher observations of collaboration, engagement, persistence, independence, and learning behaviours
- Participation in scheduled collaborative activities that consider student engagement, perseverance and teamwork, observed by members of the College leadership team.
Successful applicants and their families will be contacted by the College.
