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The Biretta Program

Why Biretta?

The Biretta Program provides academically talented students enrichment and experimental opportunities to reach their full potential. An accelerated curriculum in the field of Mathematics deepens Biretta students’ knowledge and exercises their structures of learning.

‘Biretta’ is an Italian term referring to a square cap with three ridges traditionally worn by Catholic clergy. The ‘biretta’ is an ancestor of the modern mortarboard hat used today in universities. St John Bosco, the founder of the Salesian Order, regularly wore a biretta. We have chosen ‘Biretta’ as the name for the Program to give contemporary expression to Don Bosco’s educational vision.

The Criteria

All families are encouraged to apply for the Year 7 Biretta Class intake. Selection will be based on performances in:

  • The ACER General Ability Test completed at the College at our recent Pre-Entry Test Day
  • Year 5 NAPLAN test results during September
The Research

The potential benefit of group enrichment for the highly academic learner is clear. Strong, consistent results support the idea that ability grouping promotes and enriches learning (Rogers, 2007).

The Salesian College Chadstone Biretta Program recognises educational research and appropriately engages and promotes excellence in secondary school students. Achieving potential is made possible when studying a dynamic, relevant and changing curriculum in a supportive environment with peers of a similar ability.

References

Rogers. K.B, (2007) The Relationship of Grouping Practices to the Education of the Gifted and Talented Learner; Research Based Decision Making, University of St Thomas, St Paul, Minnesota, p.7

From students in the Biretta program

All of the activities I have been a part of here at the College have shaped me into the person I am today, and have taught me many key qualities for life. The incredible culture here at our school is unrivalled.

Mark Linden

2018 School Captain

The potential benefit of group enrichment for the highly-academic learner is clear. Strong, consistent results support the idea that ability grouping promotes and enriches learning.

Pictured: Mark Linden, 2018 School Captain

 

Pictured: Ashley Curry 8B

 

From students in the Biretta program

All of my classes have been engaging, challenging and stimulating to the mind; I have really enjoyed the fast-moving environment. Best of all, I am in an environment that fosters curiosity and makes me want to keep learning.

Ashley Curry

Year 8B