YEAR 8 ACADEMIC CLASSES - 2026 APPLICATIONS
Wadalba Community School invites motivated Year 7 students to apply for the 2026 Year 8 Academic Class, designed to challenge and extend high-achieving learners. Current Year 7 Academic Class students must also reapply; placement is not guaranteed.
Application Process:
- Written Application: Handwritten responses due by 2:30pm, Tuesday 14 October 2025, submitted to Deputy Principal Beecroft.
- Selection Panel Review: Applications assessed on written responses, Year 7 reports, PAT test results, teacher recommendations, attendance, and behaviour.
- Selective Test: Shortlisted students notified by Friday 17 October 2025 and must sit the ACER HAST on Tuesday 21 October 2025.
- Offers: Successful applicants will be notified after Friday 7 November 2025.
New applicants are encouraged to contact the Front Office to arrange a discussion with the Deputy Principal for High Potential and Gifted Education.