Peninsula Engagement Program (PEP) at Sydney Secondary College, Balmain Campus

The Peninsula Engagement Program (PEP) is an enrichment, extension and transition program for high ability youth in the Balmain Peninsula.  PEP has been designed and implemented in response to demand for programs which cater for the many high ability students in the Balmain Peninsula.

Year 4 and 5 students of high ability from the Balmain Peninsula feeder schools are identified and offered a place in one of seven electives areas. Teachers from primary and secondary co-teach while year 9 and 10 students from SSC Balmain mentor the primary students. Facilitators from both Balmain feeder school and SSC Balmain with experience and expertise in catering for the needs of gifted students are selected to run the two day event, which culminates in a showcase evening of student learning.