STEM+ Enrichment Class - Coming in 2026
Waverley Public School is introducing a selective academic class for students in Years 5 and 6. The enrichment class promotes engagement and challenge, with a focus on growing academic achievement across the curriculum. Learning has a particular focus on the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Building on strong practices, the class maximises learning through an enriched or extended curriculum.
This is a full-time enrichment class. The learning is developed to challenge high potential and gifted students in Years 5 and 6 beyond the typical level of same-aged students.
The class will commence in 2026. Students currently in Years 4 and 5 from all school sectors may apply for 2026 entry. Applications close 5pm on Thursday 23 October 2025.
Click on the link above to submit an application form. Applications close 5pm on Thursday 23 October 2025.
Entry is academically selective based on NAPLAN results, school reports and a standardised assessment.
Questions you may be wondering...
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What will the program involve?
- A co-educational selective-entry class for high potential and gifted students in Years 5 and 6.
- The class will extend and enrich students in STEM and all learning areas.
- In a unique offering, students will be taught by a specialist STEM teacher and a trained high potential and gifted education teacher.
- Students will participate in advanced project-based work to extend their skills in critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration, communication and creativity.
How is entry determined?
- Entry is academically selective based on NAPLAN results, school reports and standardised assessments.
- In 2025, the standardised assessment session will take place on Saturday 25 October 2025 or Monday 3 November 2025 at Waverley Public School.
Who can apply?
- Students in Years 4 and 5 from all school sectors who satisfy entry requirements (as determined above) may apply.
What benefits does a STEM+ class offer?
- Students are most excited when they learn at their level.
- Students’ learning is enhanced when they work with like-minded, motivated and capable peers.
- Project-based learning promotes higher-order thinking, creativity, teamwork and problem solving.
- The STEM+ class offers this and more.
When does the program begin?
- The program will commence in 2026.
- Applications for 2027 entry will be advertised from Term 1, 2026.
STEM+ class enrolments and siblings
- Enrolment in the STEM+ class is by selection process only.
- Sibling enrolment is supported provided eligibility requirements are satisfied.
How will the STEM+ class benefit Waverley Public School students?
- The STEM+ class places a whole school further focus on high potential learning.
- The specialist STEM teacher will work with classes across the school.
- This program and its resources are strongly supported by the P&C.
Joining the Waverley Public School community
- We know that Waverley Public School is a wonderful school community to belong to and wish to reassure you that there are other options for joining us.
- Local and non-local enrolment applications can be submitted via the school website.
- If a place is not available for the STEM+ program in 2026, students may re-apply for the program the following year.
How do I find out more?
