An academically talented Year 7 class operates within the school. Students are placed into this class on the basis of the information received from family nomination, the primary feeder school and external testing.
Applications for this program are due by the end of Term 2 (Friday 4 July 2025), after which time they will be considered by the College team. Here is the information about the application process and how to access and complete the relevant forms.
A number of students participate in Aurora College, a virtual selective school which operates throughout the Western Region.
At Denison College we have an ongoing commitment to meet the needs of all students. The High Potential and Gifted Education Classes at each campus cater for those students who show exceptional ability in the intellectual and creative domains, as well as those who have the self-motivation and capacity for high level individual and group project work.
We also offer targeted enrichment programs throughout the year that extend our students in the intellectual, creative, social-emotional and physical domains of learning. These opportunities are designed to supplement the work being done across the key learning areas.
Activities in which students have participated include:
Illuminate Challenge
In early 2025, Year 10 students participated in a National Final, competing against students from around the country. They presented a project-based solution to improve inclusion for young people in regional areas. Their concept was deemed the best idea on the day.
English
Debating and Public Speaking
Write a Book in a Day
Writing Competitions
Writing Workshops with Authors
Mathematics
Australian Mathematics Competitions
Acceleration Programs
Mathematics Workshops
HSIE
Australian Geography Competition
Australian History Competition
Mock Trial Competition
Stock Exchange Sharemarket Game
CSU Business Competition
Science
Australian Science Competitions
Waterwatch Program
Engineering Challenge
Bridge Building Competition
Murder Under the Microscope
Crystal Growing Competition
Kids Teaching Kids Sustainability Peer Mentoring
Sustainability Expo hosted by the Taronga Zoo
CAPA
Art Enrichment Days and Art Exhibitions
State Dance Festivals
State Drama Festivals
School band, orchestra and ensembles
Schools Spectacular
Drama and Music Productions
Western Region Band Camp
Western Region Drama Camp
PDHPE
Combined High Schools Sporting Competitions
Regional, State and National Sporting Representation
Talented Athlete and Sports Programs such WRAS (Western Region Academy of Sport)