High potential and gifted education

Some students learn faster and and more easily than others. These students may shine in creativity, thinking, leadership or sport.

At our school, we recognise and nurture these strengths early. We support advanced learners with great lessons and activities to help them grow and thrive.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Recognising potential and developing talent

Our teachers find potential and nurture our students to be the best they can be.

Tailored lessons

Each student has different abilities. Teachers respond to each student’s ability by providing extra challenges and extension activities to keep learning exciting and engaging.

Rich opportunities and activities

Students can take part in programs in the arts, sport, leadership and more.

Opening doors to wider experiences

Our students can participate in a wide range of state-wide programs that aim to extend and enrich student potential.

What is high potential and gifted education?

High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) is how our school supports students with advanced learning needs.

We do this through:

effective teaching strategies like enrichment, extension and acceleration
tailored support during lessons that stretch, challenge and inspire
access to a wide range of opportunities both within and beyond our school.

Learn more about HPGE at link to HPGE page on education.nsw

Our high potential and gifted education opportunities

Our students can take part in HPGE opportunities in the classroom, in our school, and across NSW.

In our classroom

Differentiated tasks that adjust pace, complexity and higher-order thinking
Formative assessment to monitor growth and adapt learning
Advanced learning pathways, including accelerated or compacted content
Explicit teaching of critical thinking and problem-solving strategies

Across our school

HPGE streamed classes
Accelerated curriculum
Debating
Academic competitions
Music ensembles
House competitions
Student leadership (SRC)
Wellbeing programs

Across NSW

The Schools Spectacular is an iconic performing arts event that celebrates the talents, diversity and creativity of students from across NSW public schools.
The Representative School Sport Pathway and PSSA and CHSSA events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.

The Premier’s Sporting Challenge is a multi-faceted program offering a range of initiatives to Department of Education students and teachers across the state School Sport Unit: Premier’s Sporting Challenge with the primary goal to encourage students to participate in sport and physical activity to lead a healthy lifestyle

Music ensembles

Through diverse musical repertoire, students explore different cultures, historical periods, and artistic traditions. This exposure broadens their worldview and develops appreciation for artistic expression across various cultures and time periods.

Help for your high potential child

If your child shows signs of high potential, contact us. We can share how our HPGE support can guide their learning journey.

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Student opportunities and activities

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Learning

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