Academic Talent Development at MBBC
At Moreton Bay Boys’ College, we are committed to helping every boy achieve his personal best. Our Academic Talent Development (ATD) Program supports boys who are intellectually gifted and academically talented. Using a multiple criteria approach to identification, MBBC’s ATD program provides appropriately challenging, engaging and meaningful learning in the classroom every day.
What the ATD Program Offers
- Challenge and extension every day within the regular classroom - not through occasional withdrawal sessions.
- Curriculum designed for depth and complexity, allowing boys to think critically, solve problems and explore ideas in greater detail.
- Flexible learning that adapts to each boy’s pace, interests and strengths.
- Opportunities for inquiry, creativity, and real-world problem-solving built directly into lessons.
- Learning with like-minded peers, encouraging collaboration, motivation and intellectual curiosity.
How the Program Works
Teachers use evidence-based approaches to enrich, extend and compact the curriculum so high-ability learners can progress confidently and purposefully. This includes flexible grouping, enriched and extended learning tasks, customised pacing and personal learning goals
Our approach is guided by Dr Françoys Gagné’s Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent, which recognises that high potential develops into academic talent through the right opportunities, support, and challenge. We believe in creating a learning environment where gifted and talented boys are inspired, supported and stretched - empowering them to achieve excellence and to reach their full potential.