Gifted & Talented
What’s on in the G&T Space?
K-12 Gifted & Talented Parent Information Night
Please come along to our Gifted & Talented Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 13 March 2024. This will be held in the B’Yachad Building at 6.45 pm for 7.00 pm. During this session, you will find out what’s on offer in the program, learn more about gifted education and how you can support your child at home. We look forward to seeing you there. Bookings can be made here.
da Vinci Decathlon 
The da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of Primary and High School students. Hosted at Knox Grammar, this one day event allows students from across the state to compete in teams of eight across 10 disciplines: Engineering, Mathematics, Code breaking, Art and poetry, Science, English, Ideation, Creative producers, Cartography and Legacy.
Dates for 2024
Tuesday May 14 2024: Years 7 and 8
Wednesday May 15 2024: Years 9 and 11
Thursday May 16 2024: Years 5 and 6
Primary School: There is currently a da Vinci Decathlon lunchtime running every Monday to prepare and coach Years 5 and 6 students for this competition.
High School: In order to form teams and prepare for the da Vinci Decathlon early next term, we will meet Wednesday lunchtimes in B13 and B14.
For further information please head to the G&T Parent Portal space here.
Primary School Chess 2024
This year we have a range of chess opportunities available for all interested chess players.
- Casual Chess Clubs (Years K-6)
Students can play socially with their peers, learn new skills and make new friends. - Competitive Chess Coaching Club (Years 3-6)
Students have the opportunity to be coached by International Chess Master, Vladimir Feldman. - NSW Junior League Inter-school Chess Competition (Years 3-6)
Students will compete in teams of 4 every Friday afternoon throughout Term 2.
- Emanuel House Tournament (Years 3-6)
Students will compete in an internal event run throughout Terms 3 and 4.
Emanuel Chess Cup for Years 3-6
On Friday 15 March 2024, between 9.00 am -1.30 pm, interested chess players are invited to compete in the annual Emanuel Chess Cup. During the morning, students will not only participate in a round-robin style tournament, but will also play in additional chess games and observe an exhibition match from the High School students.
For further information please head to the G&T Parent Portal space here.
What’s coming up in Term 1?
Primary School (K-6)
- 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)
