HERizon Program

EMPOWERING GIFTED AND TALENTED GIRLS TO THRIVE THEMSELVES

Launched at the beginning of 2026, the HERizon Program represents MLC’s evolving and research informed commitment to supporting gifted and talented girls. Designed around talent development, wellbeing and authentic challenge, the program nurtures girls with advanced abilities so they can not only achieve — but truly thrive.

Curriculum Pathways

HERizon works alongside teachers and academic departments to provide pathways that support advanced learning and intellectual growth from Pre-Primary to Year 12.

Current opportunities include:
• Advanced Mathematics classes in Years 5-10
• English Extension classes in Years 8-9 (from 2027)
• Advanced and extension elective subjects in Years 9 and 10, including Mathematics Unbound
• Differentiated and enriched classroom learning experiences
• Subject acceleration for students demonstrating exceptional readiness in a specific learning area
• Whole-grade acceleration, following a comprehensive review process
• Individualised learning profiles and mentoring for students with significant advanced learning needs.

For more information regarding subject or whole-grade acceleration please contact the HERizon Coordinator Spencer Davis at sdavis@mlc.wa.edu.au.

Enrichment and Co-Curricular Opportunities

HERizon works collaboratively with academic departments and co-curricular programs across the College to connect gifted and talented students with opportunities aligned to their strengths and aspirations.

Opportunities may include:
• Academic Competitions and Olympiads
• da Vinci Decathlon
• Cranial Challenge
• Philosothon Competition
• ICAS Assessment
• Senior School co-curricular opportunities such as Mock Trials and Debating, among other opportunities
• Junior School co-curricular opportunities such as Robotics Programming Club and Future Star Chess Club, among other opportunities

Signature Programs

HERizon’s Signature Programs provide opportunities for students to connect with intellectual peers, pursue their interests in greater depth and engage in meaningful challenge beyond the classroom.

Reading Reflection

Years 7-12 | Independent Reading Program

The Reading Reflection is a cross-year, independent reading enrichment program that fosters critical thinking and reflection on identity.

HERizon Perspectives

Years 7-9 | After-School Enrichment Program

Perspectives is an after-school enrichment program for students in Years 7-9 identified through HERizon as benefiting from extension, intellectual peer connection and interdisciplinary inquiry. Through workshops, discussions, collaborative projects and real-world problem solving, students are encouraged to think deeply, question assumptions and engage with a wide range of perspectives.

HERizon Explorers

Years 5 and 6 | After-School Enrichment Program

HERizon Explorers is an after-school enrichment program for Junior School students identified as benefitting from additional challenge, extension and enrichment opportunities. Students engage in interdisciplinary learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving beyond the regular curriculum.

Learn More About the HERizon Reading Reflection Collection

HERIZON PROGRAM

Curriculum Pathways

Enrichment and Co-Curricular Opportunities

Signature Programs

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