SEAL Program
As part of our commitment to providing pathways of education excellence for capable students in our community, Springside West Secondary College has joined the Academy of Accredited Select Entry Schools (TAASS).
The Springside West SEAL Program
SEALP is a Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program developed to address the learning needs of students who demonstrate high levels of task commitment and high levels of achievement. Through the combination of a specially designed curriculum, well-practiced teaching expertise, and a developed culture of high expectations, students are stimulated, challenged and motivated towards even higher levels of achievement.
The culture of challenge and hard work which the SEALP cultivates enables like-minded students to make the most of their capabilities. At SWSC, we aspire to develop and encourage our SEAL students to be inquisitive individuals, who thrive when confronted with challenging situations in their day-to-day learning. We have high expectations regarding the behaviour and presentation of students in the SEAL program, as they are ambassadors for the school. We also wish to see students involved in this program, actively engaging in the various extra-curricular opportunities which arise across the school, such as sporting activities, music and theatre events, and community-based projects.
Rationale of learning
The SWSC rationale for student learning within the SEAL program, is based upon enrichment rather than acceleration. Students undertake a range of activities and learning experiences which broaden their understanding of the key content and skills, challenging them to engage with the curriculum at a more advanced level.
Our aims for the program are:
- to create a more challenging learning environment for all students enrolled.
- to guarantee proficiency in the basic curriculum.
- to provide an opportunity for highly talented and motivated students to undertake a school program that meets their specific needs.
Some examples of the enhancement activities undertaken by students as part of the SEAL program include:
- Access to competitions such as the Maths Olympiad, Australian Maths Competition, MAV Maths Games Day.
- Access to Junior Debating Programs as well as Public Speaking Competitions.
- Advanced practical experiments as part of the Science curriculum.
- Advanced coding activities and projects.
- Access to the Italian Poetry Competitions.
Program pathways and structure
Students enter the SEAL program from Year 7, upon completing the EduTest early in Grade 6. Students remain with the core SEAL home group throughout their time at SWSC – Years 7 through to 12, completing the core curriculum provided by the school. In Year 10, students will have the opportunity to participate in the SWSC VCE Early Access Program, enabling them to take on a Unit 1&2 study.
The test date for the 2026 entry will be advised mid-2025. The window for registration for the 2025 program has now closed.
Please note that the Department of Education’s Placement Policy applies to all applicants to SWSC, including SEALP applicants.
Your child must receive an offer of placement for Year 7 prior to registrations opening for the EduTest.
Student Well-being
As part of our school-wide positive behaviour framework, all students at SWSC engage in a range of activities designed to build their resilience, as well as their capacity to take on new challenges and risks with their learning. This is especially important with the SEAL program, as students undertake different activities which push them beyond the zone of proximal development. This ethos aligns with our school values of Challenge and Growth
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