Saturday Enrichment for Gifted Students

The Centre offers a number of courses for gifted primary school aged students from any school.

The Saturday Enrichment Classes have been running for over 37 years and have a well-established reputation for excellence in educational approach and care for our students. Dedicated tutors are carefully selected for their experience and expertise.

Programs are designed to assist students to thrive, perform to their potential and achieve their personal best. Topics covered vary from term to term and cover a wide range of subjects and interests. Different methodologies are used to maintain stimulation and engagement for each student.

Upcoming Holiday Programs

Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 January 2026

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Entry Into The Program

All students seeking to join the Saturday Enrichment Classes need to be assessed for eligibility. 

  • Kindergarten & Year 1: entry requires either a psychometric test or a teacher recommendation supported by a school report.
  • Years 2 & 3 and Years 4–6: entry requires a psychometric test conducted by an educational psychologist.

Psychometric testing and assessment is also available at the Futures Centre.

Semester 1 Programs, 2026

  • Term 1 Dates: Saturday 7 February – Saturday 28 March 2026 (8 weeks)
  • Term 2 Dates: Saturday 2 May – Saturday 27 June 2026 (7 weeks)
  • Times: 1.00–4.00 pm (1 hr 20 mins + 20 min break)
  • Orientation: The first Saturday of each term includes a face-to-face orientation for students and parents, giving parents the opportunity to meet teachers.
  • Enrolment Deadline: Term 1 – Sunday 1 February 2026 and Term 2 – Sunday 26 April 2026

Structure of the Program

Courses are offered in packages, with two courses per package each term. All students enrolled will participate in both courses. Each class features hands-on activities built around an engaging central theme. For Semester 1, students will explore a variety of interesting and exciting topics.

For details about each program, click the tabs below:

Term 1 Program Details

Two Courses:

  • Ethics: Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should!
  • Little Thinkers, Big Discoveries

Ethics: Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should!

Ethical questions invite us to explore the essence of how we should live and the choices we ought to make. In our Ethics course, we aim to nurture your child's innate curiosity and empower them with critical thinking skills. Our mission is to inspire self-confidence in their ability to reason and make well-informed decisions on matters that truly count. Through the wisdom of philosophical giants like Socrates and Aristotle, we've discovered that children possess the remarkable capacity to think and reason independently. They not only navigate the intricacies of right and wrong but can also articulate the reasons behind their judgments. Join us in this enlightening journey into the realm of ethics, where young minds discover the power of ethical reasoning.

Little Thinkers, Big Discoveries

Who invented the first wheel, and how do wheels help planes fly or cars move? How do lights come on when we flick a switch? People have always had big ideas to make life easier, safer, or more fun!

This term, we will travel through time to see how clever inventors changed the world — from the first tools to amazing machines, helpful medicines, and cool gadgets that make our lives brighter. We will meet young inventors, discover how ideas grow, and imagine what life was like before these inventions existed.

Together, we will dream up our own brilliant ideas, design fun inventions for the future, and build creative models of things that might help people, make us smile, or take us on adventures beyond our imagination!

Two Courses:

  • Tales from Mount Olympus
  • Little Scientists: Chemistry in Action!

Tales from Mount Olympus

Throughout this course, we will investigate the legends, landmarks and figures of Ancient Greek mythology. Students will explore how these mythological beliefs shaped public life and culture in Ancient Greece. The course will also explore how Greek mythology has continued to influence art, music, theatre, and popular culture throughout modern history from the Renaissance up until today. What is it about Ancient Greek mythology that makes it so fascinating and what can it teach us about life and human nature?

Little Scientists: Chemistry in Action!

Join us for an electrifying chemistry class designed just for primary school children! This is not your average textbook lesson—we are all about hands-on practicals that bring science to life. Your child will get to safely mix colourful solutions, create their own chemical reactions, and even make things fizz, pop, and change right before their eyes!

We will embark on a thrilling adventure through the building blocks of our world. We will explore the mysteries of elements and atoms, discover what makes up everything from the air we breathe to the toys they play with, and even build our own atomic structures. We will learn how to create different solutions and understand why some things dissolve and others don't. Get ready to watch your students' love for learning ignite!

Two Courses:

  • Sunken Cities
  • Robotic Innovators

Sunken Cities

Across thousands of years of human history, some of the world’s most powerful and awe-inspiring cities have been destroyed by natural forces and lost beneath the waves. With over 70% of Earth’s surface covered by water and coastlines constantly shifting, settling near the shore has always carried great risk. Our planet is dynamic and unpredictable - and over time, the sea reclaims whatever lies in its path. Processes such as liquefaction, volcanic activity, erosion, tsunamis and even deliberate flooding have all contributed to cities sinking beneath the surface. In this program, we will voyage across the world’s waterways and coastlines to uncover submerged cities and discover how natural phenomena and water-driven disasters shape our planet. Students will engage in hands-on experiments and activities while exploring geographical concepts, inquiry skills and mapping tools.

Students will also take a virtual tour of ancient geographical sites and locations linked to these legends and spiritualities, and how they continue to inform archaeologists and historians about the ancient world today. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the adaptations of ancient mythologies in art, music, theatre, and popular culture. Ultimately, students will be encouraged to unpack how the teachings and knowledge from legends in ancient mythology can continue to educate and benefit us today.

Robotic Innovators

Designed for highly capable students, this program invites young innovators to dive deeply into the world of robotics, engineering and intelligent machines using the Edison platform. Each week presents a new stand-alone robotics challenge, ensuring that both newcomers and experienced students stay inspired, stretched and fully engaged.

Through hands-on experiments, students will explore how robots move, sense, react, and solve problems in physical environments. They will investigate how mechanics, sensors and logic come together to create real autonomous behaviours — and how engineers design machines that adapt to the world around them. Each session blends creativity, experimentation and purposeful engineering thinking.

Students will:

  • Explore Advanced Robotics Concepts – understand how movement control, sensing, feedback loops and robot decision-making work in real-world systems.
  • Experiment With Sensors & Autonomy – discover how robots interpret light, obstacles, sound and lines, and how these inputs guide independent behaviour.
  • Think Like Engineers – design, test, troubleshoot and refine robotic solutions in open-ended challenges that reward strategy and resilience.
  • Apply Creativity & Abstract Reasoning – tackle puzzles and missions requiring careful planning, iteration and innovative approaches.

This program nurtures curiosity, independence and technical confidence while empowering learners to push the boundaries of what their robots can do. Each session stands alone, providing meaningful enrichment and inviting students to see themselves as inventors, problem-solvers and future engineers.

Term 2 Program Details

Two Courses:

  • Seven Wonders of the World
  • Designing Play Worlds: How Landscape Shapes Fun

Seven Wonders of the World

The amazing works of art and architecture known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World serve as a testament to the creativity and sheer hard work that humans are capable of. They are also, however, reminders of the human capacity for disagreement and destruction. This term, we are exploring each of the Seven Wonders, their history and origins, and what has led them to remain with us today. We will learn about what makes them a wonder and explore the country’s engagement with each of their constructions.

Designing Play Worlds: How Landscape Shapes Fun

Children know when a space feels fun, inviting, and full of possibilities. In this course, children explore how different geographic features influence the way we play. They will identify natural and constructed features in their environment and consider how people care for and adapt these spaces for play.

Children will then investigate the smaller elements that make up a feature—paths, textures, materials, shapes, and structures. Understanding these helps children create stronger designs. Instead of only playgrounds, students will explore a range of play worlds: nature play, climbing zones, sensory paths, story-themed areas, and mini adventure spaces.

Their final challenge will be to design their own play world, balancing fun, challenge, imagination, and safety. They will investigate and map the school grounds, develop directional language and clear communication skills, and learn photography techniques such as angle and light.

Children should bring hats and wear comfortable shoes for outdoor activities.

Two Courses:

  • Sunken Cities
  • Robotic Innovators

Sunken Cities

Across thousands of years of human history, some of the world’s most powerful and awe-inspiring cities have been destroyed by natural forces and lost beneath the waves. With over 70% of Earth’s surface covered by water and coastlines constantly shifting, settling near the shore has always carried great risk. Our planet is dynamic and unpredictable - and over time, the sea reclaims whatever lies in its path. Processes such as liquefaction, volcanic activity, erosion, tsunamis and even deliberate flooding have all contributed to cities sinking beneath the surface. In this program, we will voyage across the world’s waterways and coastlines to uncover submerged cities and discover how natural phenomena and water-driven disasters shape our planet. Students will engage in hands-on experiments and activities while exploring geographical concepts, inquiry skills and mapping tools.

Students will also take a virtual tour of ancient geographical sites and locations linked to these legends and spiritualities, and how they continue to inform archaeologists and historians about the ancient world today. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the adaptations of ancient mythologies in art, music, theatre, and popular culture. Ultimately, students will be encouraged to unpack how the teachings and knowledge from legends in ancient mythology can continue to educate and benefit us today.

Robotic Innovators

Designed for highly capable students, this program invites young innovators to dive deeply into the world of robotics, engineering and intelligent machines using the Edison platform. Each week presents a new stand-alone robotics challenge, ensuring that both newcomers and experienced students stay inspired, stretched and fully engaged.

Through hands-on experiments, students will explore how robots move, sense, react, and solve problems in physical environments. They will investigate how mechanics, sensors and logic come together to create real autonomous behaviours — and how engineers design machines that adapt to the world around them. Each session blends creativity, experimentation and purposeful engineering thinking.

Students will:

  • Explore Advanced Robotics Concepts – understand how movement control, sensing, feedback loops and robot decision-making work in real-world systems.
  • Experiment With Sensors & Autonomy – discover how robots interpret light, obstacles, sound and lines, and how these inputs guide independent behaviour.
  • Think Like Engineers – design, test, troubleshoot and refine robotic solutions in open-ended challenges that reward strategy and resilience.
  • Apply Creativity & Abstract Reasoning – tackle puzzles and missions requiring careful planning, iteration and innovative approaches.

This program nurtures curiosity, independence and technical confidence while empowering learners to push the boundaries of what their robots can do. Each session stands alone, providing meaningful enrichment and inviting students to see themselves as inventors, problem-solvers and future engineers.

Two Courses:

  • Tales from Mount Olympus
  • Little Scientists: Chemistry in Action!

Tales from Mount Olympus

Throughout this course, we will investigate the legends, landmarks and figures of Ancient Greek mythology. Students will explore how these mythological beliefs shaped public life and culture in Ancient Greece. The course will also explore how Greek mythology has continued to influence art, music, theatre, and popular culture throughout modern history from the Renaissance up until today. What is it about Ancient Greek mythology that makes it so fascinating and what can it teach us about life and human nature?

Little Scientists: Chemistry in Action!

Join us for an electrifying chemistry class designed just for primary school children! This is not your average textbook lesson—we are all about hands-on practicals that bring science to life. Your child will get to safely mix colourful solutions, create their own chemical reactions, and even make things fizz, pop, and change right before their eyes!

We will embark on a thrilling adventure through the building blocks of our world. We will explore the mysteries of elements and atoms, discover what makes up everything from the air we breathe to the toys they play with, and even build our own atomic structures. We will learn how to create different solutions and understand why some things dissolve and others don't. Get ready to watch your students' love for learning ignite!

For further information, please email the PLC Sydney Futures Centre on futures@plc.nsw.edu.au or call (+612) 9704 5634 / 5713.  

Term Cost of Program

The cost of the Term package is $540.00 inc GST. This fee includes all resources and materials..

*Fee includes all resources and materials.
*Please note any refund attracts a 5% administration fee.
*Disenrollments after enrolments closing date carry a 30% cancellation fee.
*All students seeking to apply to join the Saturday Enrichment Classes need to be assessed for eligibility.
*Courses will operate with eight or more participants, and spaces are strictly limited

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Ready to book an Assessment?

PLC Sydney Futures uses assessments for making informed schooling choices, and is required for consideration for entry into our Saturday Enrichment Classes. The assessment procedure includes: 

  • Parent interview 
  • Observation and psychological assessment of the child 
  • Parent meeting to discuss the results and recommendations 
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