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.

Three students stand with the Principal smiling on stage

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:

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

We are committed to recognising and nurturing high potential and gifted students, ensuring every student can thrive at our school. We achieve this by:

  • Implementing evidence-informed teaching to help all students achieve personal excellence
  • Using formative assessment to monitor growth and adapt learning​
  • Explicitly teaching critical thinking and problem-solving strategies
  • Creating supportive classroom environments that promote a sense of belonging and encourage risk-taking, creativity and collaboration.
Across our school

Our offerings engage and challenge every student, including a strong focus on talent development for high potential and gifted learners.

Our school partners with community organisations to provide opportunities for student voice and student advocacy.

  • Debating and Public Speaking
  • STEM
  • Academic competitions
  • Music ensembles - Marimba Groups
  • Visual arts and drama showcases
  • Peer mentoring/Kinder buddy program
  • Student leadership (SRC)
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Participation in whole-school inclusion and wellbeing initiatives.
Across NSW

Our students have the opportunity to travel to different sporting events across NSW. The Representative School Sport Pathway and PSSA events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.

The Premier’s Spelling Bee promotes our students’ vocabulary development and attention to detail in competitive settings

The Schools Spectacular is an iconic performing arts event that celebrates the talents, diversity and creativity of students from across NSW public schools.

A student reads his notes while participating in a debate competition.
Debating and Public Speaking
A young boy takes a shot at the basketball ring.
The Premier’s Sporting Challenge
students concentrating while playing the Marimbas.
Music ensembles - Marimba Groups
Student leadership (SRC)
The principal leads a music activity, playing the guitar while a student tracks the beat on the whiteboard.
Creative classroom learning
Students enjoying themselves during dance.
Creativity and confidence through dance.
Building creativity, focus, and teamwork in small craft groups.

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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