Opportunity Classes (OC)
Opportunity classes cater for intellectually gifted and high potential students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. Students successfully placed will usually have to leave their current school to enrol in a school with an opportunity class for Years 5 and 6.
Each year the school has an intake of 30 Year 5 students. To qualify for this intake students must sit an external academic examination in Year 4 and be selected to attend the class.
The Opportunity Classes are integrated into the Stage 3 program and leadership structures.
For more information visit the website: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5
Testing and assessment
Applications for opportunity class placement are considered on the results of the Opportunity Class Placement Test alone. Students who wish to be considered for opportunity class placement will sit the Opportunity Class Placement Test on Thursday 27 July 2023.
How to apply
If you would like to have your child considered for Year 5 opportunity class entry in 2023, you need to apply between Thursday 30 March 2023 and Monday 15 May 2023. You will need to access the online application at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 . You must not use the child’s email address. Late applications are not usually accepted.
If you do not have internet access, you could apply at a public library. If you have a disability that prevents you from using a computer, you can contact the Team for assistance after Thursday 30 March 2023.
You must submit only ONE application for each student.
Year 5 OC 2024 | Summer Uniform Order Form
Uniform Shop Order Form (PDF 1.4kb)
Option 1 | Complete the Order Form and email it to bhpsuniformshop@gmail.com. Your summer uniform pack will be ready for collection during TERM 4 on Tuesdays after 2.00pm from the Administration Office on the Western Campus up until Tuesday 12 December 2023. (Order by 12pm Monday.)
All Orders purchased after 12pm Monday 11 December 2023 will be available for 2pm pick up Tuesday 30 January 2024.
Option 2 | If your child needs to try on or you are after Second Hand items, uniforms can be purchased directly from the Uniform Shop during TERM 4.
Opening Times: Tuesdays 8.30 - 9.30am
Thursdays 2.30 - 3.30pm
(Please fill out an Order Form for quicker service.)
The Uniform Shop will be Closed Thursday 14 December 2023 for Stocktake and Re-Open 8.30am - 9.30am Tuesday 30 January 2043.
Interested in joining the BHPS Band?
If your child is interested in joing our Band program please contact the Band Coordinator, Mrs Caroline Fechner at bhpsconcertband@optusnet.com.au for more information visit the Band website https://www.bhpsband.com
