NBSC Cromer Campus

The co-educational comprehensive campus of the Northern Beaches Secondary College

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Academic Enrichment

Enrichment Opportunities

NBSC Cromer Campus offers extension opportunities through academic extension classes and creative and performing arts classes.

Teachers are allocated to enrichment classes who have expertise to develop and challenge students, helping to expand student’s knowledge and inspire them to maximise their full potential in line with the new High Potential and Gifted Education Policy.

Year 7 2026

Cromer Campus offers enrichment classes for high potential and gifted (HPGE) local students enrolling in Year 7 2026. 

  • Academic
  • Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) 

You are eligible to apply for these programs if:

  • you reside within our catchment area AND
  • you have nominated Cromer Campus as your local school on your Expression of Interest.

Note: Out-of-area applications will not be considered.

Creative and Performing Arts HPGE classes

NBSC Cromer Campus is looking for students who are committed to developing their passion and skills in the areas of dance, drama, music and or visual arts. Commitment to participate in a school CAPA ensemble is essential. Students should have performance experience and have performed at a high standard.

Applications are now open and will close at 3pm on 15 August 2026.

How to Apply

1) View the Audition Requirements

2) film your video audition (except Visual Arts) BEFORE starting the application form (you will need to upload the video in the form).

3) Complete the online application form and upload your audition files when prompted (except Visual Arts).

Closing Date

Application forms must be submitted by 3pm, 15th August (Week 4, Term 3).
- Recorded auditions must be submitted within the form (no late submissions will be accepted).
- Artworks must be submitted to the Cromer Campus Office (by 3pm).

Outcome

You will be advised by email the outcome of your child's application for the CAPA class placement late Term 3, 2025.

Academic class

Placement by Application

The Academic Enrichment Stream provides differentiated teaching and learning strategies to develop students’ creative and critical thinking skills in a variety of domains. Students are extended and challenged through opportunities that stimulate curiosity and enhance problem solving abilities. These experiences are designed to push learning boundaries while collaborating with other high potential and gifted students.

Students meeting any of the below indicators may consider applying for the Academic Enrichment Stream.

  •  School reports indicating grade attainment above peers
  • Demonstrated achievement in the top two NAPLAN bands or similar achievement in other assessments
  • Learning characteristics suggesting high order ability such as (but not limited to) problem solving, metacognitive, critical and creative thinking, teamwork and reasoning skills.

How to apply

Submit a hard copy portfolio

Submit a hard copy portfolio (of no more than 15 x A4 pages) to Cromer NBSC campus Main Reception office.

Please attach a cover sheet that includes:
- Student name and current school
- Residential address
- Parent name, contact phone and email address

By 3pm Friday 21 March 2025.

Note - You can only apply for your local NBSC campus. Out-of-area applications will not be considered as part of this process.

Portfolio contents

In the portfolio, demonstrate:

  • Academic achievement above peers
  • Commitment to excelling academically within and beyond the classroom
  • Engagement in opportunities that develop and extend the student’s potential

The portfolio must include:

  • Copies of the student’s mid-year and final 2024 school reports (does not count towards 15 page limit)
  • A handwritten statement of no more than 500 words, written by the student:
    -   describing themself,
    - their achievements and
    - why they wish to be in the Academic Enrichment Stream.

The portfolio may also include:

  • A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results
  • Any other documents indicating high potential and giftedness such as psychometric or IQ assessment
  • Certificates no earlier than 2023 demonstrating high achievement in curriculum and/or co-curricular activities 
  • Relevant documents demonstrating engagement and suitability for the stream

Please do not include links to websites or other sources not included in the portfolio. 

Outcome notification

Parents will be notified of the outcome by Friday 2 May 2025.

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