For Parents SEARCH Our School Admissions School Life Boarding News Hub Contact us Breadcrumb HomeAcademic Life Academic Stretch Academic Stretch For girls towards the top of their cohort academically, we differentiate every lesson, introducing activities and initiatives that stimulate, challenge and provoke intellectual curiosity. Our small class sizes facilitate this approach and facilitate heightened individual academic development. The top 5% of pupils in a school are defined by the Government as ‘able, gifted and talented’. Here at St George’s this includes: Able pupils who regularly attain marks in the top 5-10% of their cohort for tests and examinations. Those girls who possess an ability in a specific subject that is significantly greater than most of their peers. Talented girls who show an exceptional ability in a specific field of art, music, drama or sport. There is no one single method of identification, as every Able, Gifted or Talented (AGT) pupil is individual. However, every department gathers all the relevant criteria, academically assesses and tests pupils and operates an enrichment programme designed to identify AGT girls. St George’s develops each AGT pupil according to their unique requirements through the SGA Stretch programme. This consists of two main paths: enrichment and differentiation. Differentiation is delivered within the classroom. Enrichment refers to clubs, outings, trips, co-curricular projects and special events designed to stretch and stimulate AGT pupils beyond the curriculum. The highlight of the year is the SGA Stretch Week in February, when all departments put on events to stretch and challenge pupils. Events such as these are open to all pupils who enjoy the challenge of academic stretch. Academic Life Academic Life Academic Stretch English as an Additional Language Learning Support Library Scholars Careers Subjects Sixth Form Exam Results University Preparation Co-curricular Activities Pastoral Care Outreach and Connections TAKE OUR VIRTUAL TOUR Start here USEFUL INFORMATION News Hub Fees Term Dates Virtual Tour Contact us CONTACT US St George's School Wells Lane, Ascot Berkshire SL5 7DZ T 01344 629900 FOOTER MENU 2 AlumnaeJob Opportunities Policies and Inspection All Rights Reserved. ©2020 St Georges Ascot. Website by Oyster Design Cookie Settings OUR USE OF COOKIES For more information, read our cookies policy. NECESSARY COOKIES These cookies help the website function. You can turn them off in your browser but it may affect the performance of the website. Accept All Cookies Reject All Cookies