Horizon is Marsden's talent development program for academically high performing students in years 9 and 10. The Horizon program aims to stimulate higher order learning by exploring contemporary, relevant issues within a multi-disciplinary framework.
Students will experience an innovative approach to learning instruction that focuses on key skills for success on the modern world know as the five C's:
- Collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Citizenship skills
- English
- Science
- HSIE - History and Geography
- PDHPE
Students follow the same curriculum as their year level, with tasks that demand higher order thinking skills, and will be expected to produce work of exceptional depth and complexity.
As a part of the Horizon program, students are given the opportunity to:
Set S.M.A.R.T goals at the beginning of each term and review them with teachers at the end of each term
Play an active role in the creation of their personalised learning plans
Participate in the HPGE retreat camp off site for three days
Complete an enrichment project in Semester 2 two develop their creative and critical thinking skills
Participate in extracurricular excursions:
Year 9: Urban Challenge
Year 10: University visits
Students must apply for each year of the program - i.e. in Year 8 for the Year 9 program and in Year 9 for the Year 10 program.
For more information on the Horizon program and to apply for the 2024 program, please review the High Potential Flyer (PDF 274KB) and the HPGE Application Form (PDF 660KB).
The closing date for 2024 Horizon applications for existing Marsden students is Friday 8 September 2023. Students new to Marsden High School after this date may be invited to apply for the Horizon program if places are available.