Select Entry Learning Program (SELP)

A PROGRAM OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS & HIGH ACHIEVEMENTS

The SELP is a selective entry program developed to address the special 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.

SELP at Werribee Secondary College features a challenging academic curriculum, full participation in arts, sports and technology, a wide range of co-curricular activities, an advanced instrumental program, a group of supportive & highly motivated peers and a history of outstanding IBDP & VCE results

THE PROGRAM

Through the curriculum and classroom environment, we aim to promote:

A deeper exploration of subjects, and the development of advanced thinking skills.
High level intellectual development and academic achievement.
A vision of personal excellence, which includes social, emotional and physical elements.
The retention of enjoyment and stimulation from education and the process of learning.
The full realisation of the student’s potential for post-secondary, educational and life opportunities.

The SELP is a fully integrated and comprehensive High Achievement program. This means that students stay together for all of their classes, and they have a wide range of challenging tasks and experiences built into their curriculum. Whilst students are selected on the basis of academic achievement, many students are all-rounders who wish be involved in sport or music as well. The program aims to develop the whole person as well as ensuring that students maximise their academic success.

PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM INVOLVES

Acceleration, Extension and Enrichment

Acceleration: refers to students undertaking a curriculum, which is ahead of their enrolled year level.
Extension: refers to students undertaking more challenging tasks and being required to complete them to a higher level within the normal curriculum. Eg working with more difficult texts in English.
Enrichment: refers to activities, which raise and broaden students’ awareness and experiences, eg public speaking, guest speakers and so on.

The Curriculum

Mathematics: We recognise that there are students who are capable of very high levels of achievement in many areas and subjects, but may not excel in mathematics. To cater for these differences, some students undertake a fully accelerated curriculum in mathematics; others will undertake a partially accelerated mathematics curriculum. (It is possible for students to transfer from one maths class to the other as their needs are identified)

In all other subjects all students in the SELP classes follow the same curriculum.
In Science and Humanities, students undertake an accelerated curriculum.
In LOTE, English and Information Technology, – the curriculum is extended and work is modified to challenge and stimulate these students.

Languages Other Than English

Students are required to undertake a language to the end of Year 9. Werribee Secondary College is very proud to offer an extensive Chinese language program from Year 7 to 12 as both a first and second language option.

Music

Music is a compulsory subject for SELP students in Years 7 & 8, with capable students having the option of an extension music program. All students have the opportunity to try two instruments before choosing one to focus on. Advanced music studies are available in Years 9 & 10.

Further Enrichment

Students in the program are expected to participate in at least one of the co-curricular activities. These are designed to further develop skills and confidence, these include

Special purpose excursions for Maths, Science, Art, and other classes.
Participation in National competitions for Maths, Science, English and Geography.
A debating program that involves both, inter-class and inter-school competition.
A program of guest speakers designed to stimulate students’ interests and broaden their horizons.
A public speaking program in Years 9 and 10 designed to build their skills and confidence.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Instrumental Music: (Years 7-12)	School Orchestra’s & Bands: (Various Levels)	Duke of Edinburgh Certificate: (Years 10-12)
Chess Club: (Years 7-12)	WSC Cadet Unit: (Years 8-12)	Public Speaking Training (Various levels)
Wyndham Public Speaking Competition: (Years 8-12)	Interschool Debating: (Years 7-12)	Interschool Public Speaking (Years 7-12)
School Choir: (Various Levels)	College Production: Musical (Acting, Singing, Dancing, Musicians, etc)	Interschool Sports: Years 7-12) Wide variety of sports
Science Club: (Years 7-12) Robotics	Mathematics: Melbourne Uni Challenge (Years 7-10)	Moot Court & Bond University Moot: (Law competition – Years 11-12)
Student Representative Council: (Years 7-12)	Mathematics: Australasian Competitions & Challenges	Lions Youth of the Year (Year 12)
Art & Photography Club (Years 7-12)	High Resolves Global Citizenship Projects (Years 8-10)	Student Leadership (Years 7 – 12)
Drama Club (Year 7-12)	Aero Modelling (Years 7-12)	Guest Speakers (Years 7-12)

PERFORMANCE, MONITORING AND COMMUNICATION

The progress of students is monitored regularly. Consultation between students, teachers and parents will occur when there are concerns as to whether the program best suits the student’s social and/or academic development.

Students are encouraged to contact teachers if they are having difficulties or are worried about their progress in the program. Counselling can be arranged for students who are experiencing social, emotional, or academic problems.

The College provides parents (and students) with access to regular updates of student progress in all subjects via the College’s Online Result Service.

Communication between parents and teachers occurs via the regular reporting system established at the school and through attendance at Parent Teacher interview nights.

SELP CURRICULUM

The SELP curriculum allows students to work at a pace, more in keeping with their academic capacities. Students are extended to work at higher thought process levels, and higher academic performance levels. In this way their intellectual development is stimulated whilst their social and emotional development is supported by a peer group of similarly motivated and achieving students.

All students stay together in one class for all of their subjects in Years 7 & 8.
In Years 9 & 10 they are able to select several elective subjects, which they undertake with other students from their year level. Students must meet the set academic requirements at each year level.

All students who enter the Program exhibit above average ability in Mathematics. The extent to which they excel in Mathematics will influence the curriculum pathway which each student follows.

In addition, all SELP students:

Undertake compulsory music studies in Years 7 & 8, with the option of an extension music curriculum.
Are able to take up instrumental studies and perform with one of the school bands or orchestras.
Undertake a Language Other Than English to Year 9.
Undertake VCE studies whilst in Year 10.
Undertake Year 12 subjects whilst in Year 11.
Have the option of a University subject in Year 12.
Participate in a range of enrichment activities including debating, public speaking and university tours.

	MIXED CLASS GROUPS	MAINSTREAM CURRICULA	EXTENSION CURRICULA	ACCELERATED CURRICULA
Yr 7	Physical Education	LOTE Art Technology / Health Home Economics	English Humanities Music	Mathematics Science

Yr 8	Physical Education	Textiles Art Home Economics Drama	English LOTE Information Technology Music	Mathematics Science Humanities

Yr 9	2 Electives per Semester	Physical Education Health	English LOTE Information Technology Civics & Citizenship	Mathematics Science Humanities

Yr 10	Language (optional) plus 1 Elective per Semester or 2 Electives per Semester	Physical Education Health	English Information Technology Commercial Endeavour	VCE and IB Units 1 & 2 Three VCE units One IB Subject
Course Option: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Or Victorian Certificate Of Education
Yr 11	IB Diploma	VCE Units 1 & 2 Two Subjects	VCE Units 1 & 2 Mathematics and English	VCE Units 3 & 4 Two Subjects

Yr 12	IB Diploma	VCE Units 3 & 4 Two or Three Subjects	VCE Units 3 & 4 Mathematics and English	University Option One Subject

OUR RESULTS

SELP has been operating at Werribee Secondary College since 1997. Students in the Program have attained outstanding results and 2020’s summary of results can be seen in the table below. The following table compares the performance of Werribee Secondary College SELP students against the Victorian State average.

The Table combines both VCE and IB results of Year 12 SELP

Summary of SELP Results In 2020

ATAR	All students in Victoria	Werribee SC SELP 2020
99 or above	1%	5%
95 or above	5%	21.0%
90 or above	10%	43.0%
80 or above	20%	69.0%
70 or above	30%	90.0%
Median ATAR	50	88.5

Top 10 SELP Students 2020

Patel	Jainil		IB	M	Y	1	99.75
Escalada	Louis		IB	M	Y	2	99.55
Chunduri	Apuroop	Enkata Surya	VCE	M	Y	3	99
Joshi	Deeya		VCE	F	Y	4	98.9
Name	Withheld		VCE	M	Y	5	98.85
Golubovac	Sara		IB	F	Y	6	98.05
Zhong	Jiahui		VCE	F	Y	7	97.7
Iheakor	Naomi		IB	F	Y	8	97.3
Marinaro	Cara		IB	F	Y	9	97.3
Singh	Ramandeep		IB	M	Y	10	96.45

“The culture of challenge and hard work which the SELP cultivates enables students to make the most of their capabilities.
Our SELP students have gone on to such scholarships as Monash Excellence, Melbourne Principals, ADFA Education Award and many more. We have the Experience, the Expertise and the Curriculum structure to help your child achieve their potential.“

“I completed the entirety of the SELP Program from Years 7 to 10. I found the SELP program very valuable, as I learnt how to extend myself and to push myself to do better because the curriculum is designed that way and I was also surrounded by likeminded students. In particular, SELP allowed me many years to discover the ways in which I study for exams, which now being in Year 12 has proved to be very beneficial.”

Holly Sutcliffe Carey SELP Student

“I think the SELP program is amazing, I definitely like being around passionate like-minded students who strive to succeed and the dedication of the teachers who make our classes challenging and engaging”.

Joyce Guo SELP Student

“The challenge the SELP presents is interesting and fun. I enjoy working ahead and I like the fact that the other students in the program are motivated and enjoy the challenge too. The teachers are dedicated and well organised, helping me to achieve the goals I set”.

Nathaniel Pywell SELP Student

“The teachers are extremely dedicated and interested in our learning. All the students wanted to learn and they ensured we were well prepared for our studies in VCE or IB”.

Gavin KalnisSELP + IB Student

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR SELP

Most students enter the Program at Year 7. In order to do so they must sit for the Entrance Examination whilst in Year 6.
Enrolment into the program is determined by performance on these tests and the placement criteria below. The main testing session is conducted in May.
2022 Year 7 Testing registration: Opens 15th March 2021 | Closes: 23rd April 2021 | Test price: $120
Late registration (if available): 24-26th April 2021 | Late fee: $270
Testing Date: 1st May 2021
Register and complete payment as early as possible to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited.

Completing the Edutest does not guarantee enrolment.
Given the high number of requests for enrolment, entrance into Werribee Secondary College and the SELP program is available only to those residing within our school zone, based on the Department of Education’s priority order of placement.

PLACEMENT CRITERIA:
Results on Edutest
Complete 2020 School reports and Year 5 NAPLAN results
Availability of places
DET School Zone eligibility for enrolment

A small number of SELP places may be available for entrance at years 8-10.
Entry into these places is subject to school zoning and a satisfactory performance on the Entrance Examination held in September.
Please contact our College to enquire further about these places.

APPLY FOR YEAR 7 SELP

APPLICATIONS & TESTING FOR YEAR 7 IN 2022 ARE NOW CLOSED

2022 APPLICATIONS CLOSED

APPLY FOR YEAR 8-10 SELP FOR 2022

LIMITED SPACES MAY BE AVAILABLE – PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR
TESTING HELD IN SEPTEMBER

2022 APPLICATIONS NOT YET OPEN

CONTACT & FAQ

All enquiries regarding the Werribee Secondary College SELP program should be directed to our SELP Program Director
Email is the preferred method of contact

Ms Angela Callea
angela.callea@education.vic.gov.au
(03) 9741 1822

WE LIVE OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL ZONE, CAN MY CHILD APPLY FOR SELP?

While we appreciate your interest in joining our program, due to a high demand for places at our school, all enrolments at Werribee Secondary College must reside within our designated school zone.
Exceptions are not made on the grounds of high academic performance.
If a sibling currently attends our College, please speak with us to determine eligibility.

No Edutest refunds will provided due to enrolments being declined on the grounds of school zoning. If after checking your school zone online you have any questions please contact our College.

The placement criteria for acceptance into our SELP program is as follows:

PLACEMENT CRITERIA:
Results on Edutest
Complete 2020 School reports and Year 5 NAPLAN results
Availability of places
DET School Zone eligibility for enrolment

WE LIVE IN THE ZONE, HOW DO I APPLY FOR SELP FOR MY CHILD FOR YEAR 7 2022?

Please carefully read the above entry requirements listed on this page.
If you meet the entrance requirements, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button (above on this page).

Follow the instructions on the page to:
– Register and pay for the Edutest (before 23rd April 2021).
– Complete the application form and upload copies of your childs 2 most recent complete school reports and most recent NAPLAN results.
– Check back on this page in mid-April to find the details for the testing day (1st May) information.

CAN SELP STUDENTS JOIN THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN SENIOR YEARS

Yes, SELP students are encouraged to join the IBDP.

IS THE ENTRANCE TEST DIFFICULT?

The entrance test (Edutest) has been developed to test students across verbal and numerical reasoning, reading comprehension and mathematics.
It is designed to determine whether students have the above-average, higher level, knowledge needed to succeed in the SELP program.
Practice tests with sample questions are available.
Try our free practice test here (delivery format will vary for actual test – This has been designed to give you an indication of the ‘type’ of questions that will be encountered).
Additional paid practice tests are also available through EduTest online.

WILL YOU EMAIL ME MORE DETAILS AFTER I APPLY?

To streamline the application process, we will no longer be emailing information.
Instead, as of March 2021, we have made all information available online (above on this page, or, click through above to apply for year 7 SELP – including the testing day instruction and practice test).
We will contact you via email or phone should we require additional information or supporting documentation regarding your application. To avoid any delays, please be sure to include 2x COMPLETE recent school reports and NAPLAN results in your online application. (If you are unable to attach these digitally please promptly deliver them to the school in a clearly labelled envelope, however digital submission is preferred).

Further information regarding the May 1st 2021 testing day instructions (for year 7 2022) will be posted to the Year 7 SELP application page in April 2021.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR YEAR 7 SELP FOR FUTURE YEARS ENROLMENTS (2023 OR BEYOND)

As testing and reports are required to enter the program, we only accept registrations/applications for the following year.
If you are wishing to apply for SELP for year 7 2023, please check back in February 2022.
Please note: You must be located within our school zone to enrol at our College/in the SELP program.

ABOUT

Werribee Secondary College is a proud international school, consistently providing the highest standards of excellence and engagement in learning in a diverse and supportive environment.
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CONTACT

8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

(+613) 9741 1822

45 Duncans Road, Werribee

werribee.sc@education.vic.gov.au