Students are accepted into the Think Bright Program by application and interview. The application and interview process takes place in Term 1 of each year. Students are required to submit a short video addressing the application criteria.
Application criteria
Your video should not exceed 2 minutes in length. During this video we ask that you address the following criteria:
- The ways in which you demonstrate curiosity in learning
- Examples of the way you work with other people to achieve a goal or outcome
- The ways you demonstrate leadership (can be an official leadership role or more general)
- Explain why you are applying for the Think Bright Program
Thursday 14 April Closing date for applications (all students, in-zone and out-of-zone)
Next stage
If shortlisted, students are invited to attend a challenge-based selection process and interview.
The challenge-based activity is designed to see how students work in a team environment, collaborating to achieve an agreed outcome.
For the interview applicants must be prepared to demonstrate and discuss their leadership and problem-solving skills, and how they have showed initiative and an interest in being active in their community. Students are invited to bring artifacts to strengthen their application during the interview.
Information evening
An information evening was held on 22 March. Please see the presentation below.
Note: to complete this application process you will need to have a Google Account. The form will prompt you if you do not already have an account.