High potential and gifted education

At our school, we give the right support to help advanced or talented learners grow and do their best.

We notice these students early. They may learn quickly or show strong skills in creativity, leadership, problem solving or sport. We help them stay challenged with lessons and activities that match their strengths.

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 tasks that adjust pace, complexity and higher-order thinking.
Explicit teaching of critical thinking and problem-solving strategies..
Supportive learning environments that enable exploration and self-assessment.
Strengths-based feedback and goal setting.
Opportunities for leadership within the classroom.
Structured peer collaboration and reflection.
Safe learning environments that encourage confidence, risk-taking, and perseverance

Across our school

Specialised extension groups in English and mathematics for identified students
Code Club
Music ensembles and bands
Regional Public Speaking Competition
School musicals
Visual arts and drama showcases
Opportunities to audition for the Festivals of Instrumental Music and Choral Music (Recorder Ensemble)
Student leadership (Student Representative Council, Student Leadership Team and monitors, Kindergarten ‘buddies’)
Student-led Peer Groups
Opportunities to audition for Opera Australia Touring Productions
Participation in whole-school inclusion and wellbeing initiatives

Across NSW

Festivals of Instrumental Music and Choral Music provide opportunities for talented students to perform at the Sydney Opera House.
The Premier’s Spelling Bee promotes students’ vocabulary development in competitive settings.
Participation in music ensembles (e.g. State Wind Orchestra, State Choirs) hones students’ musical skills, discipline and ensemble awareness.
The Premier’s Sporting Challenge (PSC) promotes whole-school participation in physical activity with leadership pathways and professional learning.
The PSSA events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration