Introduction

Welcome to the application for entry to Dubbo College 2025 Year 7 Aspire Program
The Dubbo College Aspire program is designed to provide a learning environment where students can undertake challenging activities, have opportunities for creativity, identify and develop their strengths and be encouraged to achieve academic excellence.

To apply for the 2025 Aspire Program, please complete this application, ensuring all details are correct. If a question or field does not apply, please enter N/A. Please ensure parent/carer details, contact information and your address/es at your primary school and entered here are the same.

Applications Open: 8 April 2024
Application Close: 3 May 2024

Selection Criteria
* Strong academic performance across a range of subjects with highly developed literacy and numeracy skills
* Critical and creative thinking
* High level of self-motivation
* Positive attitudes to school and learning
* Ability to work in a team in learning situations
* Positive behaviours which enhance learning


Applications will be considered by a panel of staff from Dubbo College. This consideration includes recommendations from Year 6 teachers and ongoing consultation with them during the selection process. Applicants will undergo aptitude testing and may also take part in collaboration based project work as part of their suitability assessment for the Aspire program.

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