01 Feb 2018
Peninsula Community of Schools (PCS) Year 7 2019 Academic Extension Class
General Achievement Test
On Friday 16 March 2018 a General Achievement Test will be offered for students to be considered for selection in the Year 7 2019 Academic Extension Classes at Barrenjoey, Narrabeen Sports and Pittwater High Schools.
Students are eligible for placement in the academic Extension Class at their local designated secondary school.
General Achievement Test
The General Achievement Test is a two hour externally sourced test focusing on English, Mathematics and Science skills. The test format is:
- Reading and Language (40 minutes) – 40 multiple choice questions from stimulus material
- Mathematics (40 minutes) – 40 multiple choice questions
- Writing task (30 minutes) – 1 writing task
The fee of $45 covers the cost of the external marking, administration, test supervision and materials.
Examination Procedures
The Test will be held in TWO locations in 2018.
Barrenjoey High School will host students from Avalon, Bilgola Plateau and Newport Primary Schools.
Narrabeen Sports High School will host students from Mona Vale, Narrabeen North, Elanora Heights, Narrabeen Lakes, Wheeler Heights, Collaroy Plateau and Cromer Primary Schools.
The test will begin at 9:15am sharp in the school Hall of either Barrenjoey High School or Narrabeen Sports High School. Please ensure students report to the appropriate school Hall by 9:05am. At 11:30am the test will conclude. Please collect students immediately following the test as supervisors will not be provided.
School Selection Process
Following receipt of the test results the PCS secondary Principals will offer placement to the highest ranked students for the Extension Class at their school. A reserve list will also be established.
General Achievement Application Form
Applications must be received at Barrenjoey or Narrabeen Sports High Schools, no later than Friday 23 February 2018. Applications will only be processed with a valid payment via money order, credit card or cheque payable to either Barrenjoey High School or Narrabeen Sports High School, enclosed with the completed application form.
A confirmation email will be sent by Friday 9 March 2018.
Admission into the test hall on the day of test
Only registered students will be allowed to sit the test.
Please email enquiries to: barrenjoey-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au or narrabeen-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Sincerely
PCS Secondary School Principals