Frequently Asked Questions: Enrichment Opportunities

1. Do GEP pupils have to do project work?

   Project work is an integral part of the GEP curriculum.

   In Primary 4, pupils are taught basic research skills. They apply the skills in a project of their choice in Primary 5. This comes in the form of an Individualised Study Option (ISO) where they work under close supervision by a teacher on a topic of their choice. There are no grades awarded for these projects. The pupils’ projects are evaluated to reflect their attitude and the extent of their effort and involvement.

   Parents can help by providing support and encouragement, by having discussions with their child about his / her project, or by getting contacts for the child to conduct interviews and surveys. Parents should not do the project for the child.

   Find out more about Individualised Study Options.

2. What out-of-school enrichment programmes are organised for GEP pupils?

   Numerous camps are organised for the pupils for all subject areas, ranging from Creative Writing to Chinese Language camps. Pupils are chosen for these programmes on the basis of their talents and interests in the various areas.

   Find out about the various enrichment activities that the GEP offers.

3. How does the GEP help the pupils develop into well-adjusted individuals with a commitment to society?

   Although gifted pupils are intellectually able, their social and emotional needs are essentially similar to those of other children. While it is recognised that the home and family have the main influence on an individual’s moral, social and emotional development, the GEP seeks to help its pupils become well-adjusted individuals through the following:

   • Exploration of issues and responsibilities facing gifted pupils
   • Experiential learning activities on personal, moral and ethical issues
   • Inculcation of wholesome values and attitudes
   • Service to others such as raising funds for the less fortunate and caring for the school and the environment.
   • Inclusion of moral, social and ethical issues in the curriculum of the various subjects
   • Infusion of National Education in the curriculum
   • Counselling of pupils by in-house counsellers and by counsellors attached to the Gifted Education Branch

   Pupils are provided with opportunities in class and in co-curricular activities to develop their social skills and their leadership abilities.