A Step Towards Success

STEP (Selective Talent Enrichment Program) is designed for intellectually and academically capable students. The program emphasises the importance of collaboration and embraces the social nature of learning.

STEP students at Years 7-9 stay together as a group during their study of the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science Literacy, Numeracy and Interdisciplinary Studies. Each subject’s curriculum is enriched, accelerated and compacted. Students push into further extension at year 9 to prepare for advanced subjects (and the opportunity for completion of a VCE subject) at year 10. They undertake the balance of their program from a range of units offered by the other Key Learning Areas – Humanities, The Arts, Languages, Technology and Physical Education and Health. They study the core subjects together as a group and study their other subjects with students from outside the STEP group.

Rosehill Secondary College’s STEP Program seeks to develop students who:

Knowledgeable in literacy, numeracy and science, with deep, connected understanding and strong self-awareness as learners who value personal wellbeing and environmental harmony.

Developing independence, positive learning habits and strong problem-solving skills. They think analytically and creatively, ask thoughtful questions, set meaningful goals, manage and evaluate information effectively, and communicate with confidence.

Living with compassion, generosity and a commitment to service. They recognise their responsibility within both local and global communities and show enthusiasm for leadership.

Becoming confident, socially aware individuals who strive for academic excellence, act with integrity and social justice, and exercise sound moral and ethical judgement

What is different about our select entry program?

At Rosehill Secondary College, STEP is a flexible program that provides students with the opportunity to join in Year 8 or Year 9.

We are passionate about developing our students as not only strong learners, but also well-rounded individuals. While STEP maintains a strong academic focus, students are also provided with opportunities to participate in a range of workshops throughout the year designed to build resilience, collaboration and leadership skills.

These workshops vary each year and bring together STEP students from Years 7–9, working in mixed year-level groups to foster peer mentoring, teamwork and a strong sense of community.