SEAL stands for Select Entry and Accelerated Learning. Wangaratta High School is one of over 38 government schools who have approval to run this program. The SEAL Program is an innovative program for highly able students and has been running successfully at the High School for a number of years. The program has attracted some of the brightest regional students who move through sections of the Year 7-9 curriculum at a faster pace in a separate class group. The SEAL Program provides these students with the opportunity to work with like-minded peers and prepares them for broader, more intensive Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies and/or University Extension units in their senior years.

Applications for prospective Year 7 students are made early in Term 2 when the applicants are in Year 6. Second round applications for prospective Year 7 students may be considered in Term 4, if places are available. Students may apply for Year 8 or Year 9 SEAL classes, mid-year applications at all levels may also be an option; these applications are considered on an individual basis.

The SEAL Program specifically caters for students who enjoy a challenge and are capable of performing above the expected level for their age. Many of these students are gifted. The program is most suited to students who are strong across a range of subject areas in primary school, not just one subject. The curriculum is differentiated specifically for highly able students, it moves at a faster pace, involves less repetition and has greater breadth and depth than the mainstream Year 7-9 curriculum.

Placement in the SEAL Program is based on a Selection Test held at the High School, nominations by current teachers and/or Principal, parent nominations and interviews, where appropriate. Other test results such as IQ, NAPLAN and ICAS competition results can also be taken into account.

Applications for the 2020 Year 7 intake are now open.

Key dates for our 2020 SEAL program are:

• SEAL Information Session: Thursday 7^th March 2019 at 6pm
• Closing date for applications: Friday 26^th April 2019
• EduTest Day: Saturday 4^th May 2019, 9am to 12 noon, Wangaratta High School
• Interviews for shortlisted students: week of Monday 27^th May 2019
• Notification of successful applicants: First round offers posted week of Monday 10^th June 2019
• Offer to be accepted, in writing, by parent/carer: Friday 21^st June 2019
• Second round offers: posted week of Monday 24^th June 2019
• Primary Schools will be contacted regarding students accepted into SEAL program during Term 3, 2019

Full information about our seal program is available in the links below:

Wangaratta High School SEAL Program Brochure

2020 SEAL Program Application Timeline

EduTest information

Wangaratta High School 2020 Intake SEAL Application Form

SEAL Primary Teacher Nomination Form

If you have further questions, please contact our SEAL Coordinator, Meryl Herman, on 03 5723 0500.