Academic Extension & Support

At Kingswood College, our personalised learning commitment celebrates and supports students at both ends of the spectrum, those requiring enrichment and extension, plus those requiring additional assistance or targeted intervention.

Thrive at Kingswood

Thrive offers enhanced academic support for students in Years 7–12 three evenings a week.

This year, we are excited to introduce a new layer of support through specialised workshops facilitated by high-achieving Kingswood alumni. These alumni mentors, who have recently completed their VCE studies, bring firsthand experience and up-to-date knowledge of subject content, study strategies, and exam preparation. They will be running focused, subject-specific workshops in the lead-up to Assessment Tasks and SACs, helping students in Years 11 and 12 prepare with confidence and clarity. Workshop availability is tailored to the strengths and availability of our alumni mentors, and sessions will be advertised in advance via Compass.

In addition to workshops, the Individual Differences Team—comprising familiar education support staff who regularly assist in classrooms and many of whom are training as future teachers—will be available during THRIVE sessions to offer personalised help. This includes support with homework, organisation, time management, and general study skills across all year levels.

All students from Years 7 to 12 are warmly encouraged to attend THRIVE, whether they are seeking individual help, preparing for a major assessment, or simply looking for a productive space to study alongside peers.

Flexible Streaming

Our Gifted and Talented Programs, including our SEEK Program, support students who demonstrate exceptional abilities, providing them with enriching challenges tailored to their individual learning profiles. Our Individual Differences Team collaborates with students, staff, and families to provide strength-based programs, strategies, and support so that every student can experience success at school. 

In 2025, 25% of our Year 7 cohort consisted of gifted students, identifying that we are becoming a leader in this space. 

This progress has been accelerated by Ms Gamble’s leadership, who herself completed a Master's Degree in Education, specialising in supporting young people who are Gifted and Talented to excel in the critical schooling years.