High potential and gifted education

Some students learn faster 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.

background

dark

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 opportunities to develop their talent in the arts, sport, leadership and more.

Opening doors to wider experiences

Our students can participate in a wide range of state-wide opportunities 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.

Our high potential and gifted education opportunities

Our students engage with HPGE education in the classroom, in our school, and across NSW.

In our classroom

Our classrooms foster belonging while encouraging creativity, collaboration, and confident risk-taking.

Safe and welcoming learning environment where all students are encouraged to their best
Targeted literacy and numeracy support to extend all learners.
Wide curriculum offerings, including extension courses, to meet post-school aspirations and pathways

Across our school

Our school values each student’s individuality and offers a range of programs to support their growth.

Extra-curricular activities across the creative and performing arts, sport, and various clubs and workshops
Cultural programs including Clontarf, Nasca, Hakka Warriors, Bangarra, and multicultural events
Academic challenges and partnerships with universities, industry, and workplaces
Leadership and wellbeing initiatives fostering inclusion and student growth

Across NSW

Our students engage in a range of statewide programs that extend and enrich their potential.

Supported access to the statewide HSC credential, with expert guidance across all subjects.
Transition planning linking all students with post school opportunities based on individual needs and goals.
Vocational Education Training pathways, providing student access to diverse qualifications for employment