Dear Parents and Carers, 

Opportunity Class Placement 2025

Applications for entry into Year 5 opportunity classes in 2025 open on Thursday 4 April and close Monday 20 May, 2024. 

What are opportunity classes?

Opportunity classes are one of the ways the NSW Department of Education supports high potential and gifted students. The classes help students learn by:

• grouping them with other gifted students
• using specialised teaching methods so students can learn concepts in more detail and more quickly
• supporting their wellbeing needs.

Most students in opportunity classes enjoy learning with peers who have similar abilities and interests. 

Should you apply?

If your child learns with greater ease and speed than their classmates, they may benefit from placement in an opportunity class. High potential and gifted children need to be challenged so they remain engaged with their education. Discuss the opportunity with your child and look through the information together on Opportunity classes – Year 5.

If you would like to discuss whether you think you should apply, please contact your child’s teacher.

Learn more about the placement process and the placement test at Opportunity classes (Year 5 – 6).

Apply online at: education.nsw.gov.au/oc

Kind regards,

Riverbank Public School

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