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.

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

Differentiated learning programs tailored to challenge and engage gifted students.
Enrichment activities that promote higher-order thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
Curriculum compacting, allowing students to move through standard content at a faster pace.
Opportunities for independent study or projects aligned with students’ interests and strengths.
Use of flexible grouping to facilitate peer collaboration and extension.
Targeted support and extension provided by teachers trained in gifted education strategies.

Across our school

School-based programs or clusters for gifted students, including special interest groups or clubs.

Access to specialist staff or coordinators dedicated to HPGE.
Participation in school-wide competitions, challenges, or academic events.
Professional learning for teachers to build capacity in identifying and supporting gifted learners.
Parent and community engagement initiatives to support students’ learning needs.
Opportunities for mentorship or leadership roles within the school.

Across NSW

Access to regional and state-wide programs such as the Selective High Schools and Opportunity Classes.

Participation in the Premier’s Spelling Bee, Tournament of Minds, and other state-wide academic competitions.
Enrolment in programs offered through the NSW Department of Education’s Gifted and Talented Education initiatives.
Opportunities to attend enrichment camps, workshops, and conferences designed for high potential students.
Access to online learning platforms and resources tailored for gifted learners.
Collaboration with external educational institutions and universities offering extension programs.