What’s on in the Gifted and Talented Department?

Future Problem Solving Program 

The Future Problem Solving Program is a research-based academic program that teaches problem solving strategies, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, and effective communication. The interdisciplinary approach helps develop ethical leadership skills, prepares students for future challenges, and equips them with the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Emanuel is excited to be offering this program in both the Primary and High School this year. For further information please head to the G&T parent portal tile here.

Primary School

Students from Years 5-6 will be offered the opportunity to participate in this program throughout terms 2-4 this year. Participating in the Global Issues Category, this will be offered both during lunchtime clubs and additional sessions on a needs basis. 

High School

All four FPS programs: Global Issues Problem Solving, Community Problem Solving, Scenario Writing and Scenario Performance, are available for students in Years 7-11, throughout terms 1-4 this year. We have had significant success over the last 3 years at the FPS National Final. In order to support students enrolment in this program, Critical and Creative Thinking Sessions will be provided twice a term. Based on the FPS Topics for 2024, Tourism, Urbanisation, Antarctica and Autonomous Transportation, these sessions will teach critical thinking skills, stimulate creativity and encourage development of a vision for the future. Support and guidance will also be provided on a needs basis every Friday lunchtime or during recess Monday to Thursday.  

Young Scientist Awards Program

The Young Scientist Awards Program encourages and inspires authentic student investigations and inventions in science and technology for students across NSW. Students can enter this competition either individually or in a small group, and in one of the two categories:

• Scientific Investigations
• Technological Innovations

This year, we will be holding a lunchtime club dedicated to supporting students from Years 3-10 with their submissions and entries for this Award Program. If your child is interested in science and technology, please encourage them to come along to the Young Scientist Awards Club on Tuesdays. For further information please head to the G&T parent portal tile here.

What’s coming up in Term 1?

Primary School (K-6)

• da Vinci Decathlon Coaching Club commences (Week 5, Monday 26 February 2024 at lunchtime) 
• Years 3-6 Emanuel Chess Cup (Week 7, Friday 15 March 2024)

High School (7-12)

• Critical and Creative Thinking Session Two (Week 6, Monday 4 March 2024) 
• Senior Ethics Olympiad Training Day (Week 7, Monday 11 March 2024)
• Debating Round One (Week 8, Monday 18 March 2024)
• Mock Trial Round One (Week 10, Wednesday 27 March 2024)
• Mock Mediation Round One (Week 9, Thursday 28 March 2024)
• Future Problem Solving – Global Issues Problem One (Week 9, Thursday 4 April 2024)

  Whole School (K-12)

• G&T Parent Information Night (Week 7, Wednesday 13 March 2024)