Lynwood Senior High School offers students in Years 7–9 a selective-entry academic extension program, the Environment and Life Sciences (EaLS) program. EaLS is designed to enrich students’ learning through acceleration, extension and enrichment opportunities that build strong foundations for success in senior school and beyond.
Program Overview
EaLS provides a cross-curricular approach to studying the environment and sustainability. Students explore the actions we can take to minimise our impact on the planet and develop an understanding of the ecological footprint we leave.
EaLS students form a discrete extension class for the four MESH learning areas: Mathematics, English, Science, and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS). They are also enrolled in the EaLS elective, where they investigate a range of environmental issues and are encouraged to think critically and prepare for a rapidly changing world. Learning is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and includes opportunities such as:
• academic competitions and challenges
• fieldwork and applied investigations
• leadership workshops and student voice projects
• sustainability through STEAM
• debating and public speaking opportunities
• excursions and incursions supported by external partners (including Murdoch and Curtin University, Global Schools, WasteSorted Schools, and other organisations)
Selection Process
The EaLS program is open to current Year 6 students enrolling into Year 7 at Lynwood Senior High School. Selection for the program is based on an application submission, academic assessment, and an entry interview.
To be considered for the program, please complete and return the EaLS Application Form to Lynwood Senior High School. When submitting this form, please attach a copy of the student’s last two semester reports and a copy of their Year 5 NAPLAN report. Applications close Friday, April 24, 2026. Once applications have been reviewed, families will receive a confirmation letter with testing details and any materials students need on the day.
The academic assessment includes sections in Reading, Mathematics, Academic Writing, and Abstract Reasoning. No specific content knowledge or preparation is required.
EaLS- APPROVED SPECIALIST PROGRAM 2026
There is an additional $130 charge associated with the program, in addition to standard school and excursion fees.
Testing Dates (2026 Year 6 Intake)
Term 2: Year 6 – Saturday 23 May 9am-12.30pm
Term 3: Year 6 – Friday 28 August 11.30am-3pm
Top-Up Testing
Students who achieve highly in mainstream classes may be invited into the EaLS program, based on their grade point average in MESH subjects and program availability.
For more information on the EaLS program, please contact Mr Mark Weldon at mark.weldon@education.wa.edu.au
