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

1. Intellectual Domain

Differentiated curriculum activities with extension tasks and enrichment projects
Problem-solving and critical thinking challenges in subjects like mathematics and literacy
Use of higher-order questioning techniques in classrooms

2. Creative Domain

Open-ended art, music, drama, and creative writing activities
Creative problem-solving tasks and brainstorming sessions
Encouragement of divergent thinking through “think outside the box” activities
Use of digital media tools for creative expression (e.g., video production, digital art)
Cross-curricular projects that integrate creativity with other subjects

3. Social-Emotional Domain

Social skills programs and cooperative learning activities
Emotional literacy lessons and resilience-building activities
Regular check-ins and personalised support plans for social-emotional needs

4. Physical Domain

Differentiated physical education lessons tailored to advanced skill levels
Integration of physical activity breaks for focus and wellbeing during the school day
Promotion of healthy lifestyle education and nutrition awareness
Opportunities for creative physical expression such as dance, gymnastics, or drama movement

Across our school

1. Intellectual Domain

Participation in academic competitions (e.g., Maths Olympiad, Spelling Bees)
Inquiry-based learning and research projects
Access to online learning platforms and advanced reading materials
Small group or individual acceleration opportunities
Mentoring or partnership with older students or experts

2. Creative Domain

Opportunities for invention, design, and maker-space or STEM challenges
Participation in school performances, exhibitions, or creativity workshops
Clubs or groups focused on creative pursuits (e.g., drama club, art club)

3. Social-Emotional Domain

Leadership opportunities such as student council or peer mentoring

Access to school counsellors and support staff for individual or group support
Restorative practices to build positive relationships and conflict resolution skills
Opportunities for community service or collaborative group projects

4. Physical Domain

Participation in school sports teams, competitions, and carnivals
Skill development clinics or specialised coaching sessions
Inclusive playground activities that encourage physical challenges and coordination
Access to extracurricular physical activity programs (e.g., swimming, martial arts)

Across NSW

Engagement in statewide academic competitions, creative arts events, leadership programs, and sporting pathways to connect students with broader opportunities. This includes involvement in excursions, guest speaker sessions, and specialised projects beyond the classroom to further support and challenge our learners.