About
MindQuest caters for high potential and gifted primary students from years one to six.
This fast paced challenging program offering 33 exciting courses for gifted and talented students is designed to enrich and extend students of similar interests and abilities.
Course Leaders
All course leaders are experts within their fields. Their backgrounds vary
widely. They represent primary and secondary schools, as well as tertiary
institutions. Each one is committed to fostering students’ potential. Many
have been involved in developing and teaching programs for high potential and
gifted children.
Students Who May Wish To Apply
In the past these
courses have proved very successful for a range of students:
• High
Potential and/or gifted students
• Gifted underachievers
•
Students of well above average abilities with a special interest.
The
majority of students applying have been nominated by their schools. However,
if you believe that your child is in one of the above categories and has not
received a form, or is a sibling of a past participant, please contact the
MindQuest program.
If your child has a physical or learning disability or medical condition
please make sure that you inform us in the medical section on the
application form.
Course Selection & Advanced Placement
Your child will participate in one course for the weekend. Please choose
carefully and only put down those courses that your child would like to
attend.
Advanced placement on our courses (e.g., a year 2 student participating in a
course for years 3-4) are available for outstanding students. Contact
MindQuest.
Cost, Part Scholarships
The fee for the MindQuest Enrichment Weekend is
$240 (incl. GST). A limited number of part scholarships are
available for students whose families find themselves in difficult economic
circumstances.
Refunds & Credit
A full refund is issued for any course cancelled. Refunds are available up to
the closing date. After the closing date no refunds or transference of credit to the next
weekend can be issued unless a medical certificate is received. Please do not
ask.
For enquiries please contact MindQuest on 02 9748 1084