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 celebrate these strengths and provide tailored opportunities for students to explore and extend them. Through engaging lessons, challenging projects, and supportive guidance, we help our advanced learners grow with confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Recognising potential and developing talent

At our school, we see what each student can achieve and provide the guidance and opportunities to help them thrive.

Tailored lessons

We celebrate each student’s unique abilities by providing challenges and extension activities that inspire growth and keep learning engaging.

Rich opportunities and activities

From the arts to sport and leadership, our students embrace diverse experiences that challenge, inspire, and bring out their best.

Opening doors to wider experiences

Our students access state-wide opportunities that broaden horizons, extend learning, and enrich their talents.

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 tasks – Adjusted pace and complexity to challenge every learner.

Example: Maths enrichment problems for advanced students while others consolidate core skills.
Advanced pathways – Accelerated or compacted content to extend learning.

Example: Year 5 students exploring Year 6 science topics.
Critical thinking & problem-solving – Explicitly taught across subjects.

Example: Students analyse themes in English or strategise in PDHPE challenges.
Inquiry & deep exploration – Opportunities for abstraction and curiosity-driven projects.

Example: Designing their own science experiments or research projects.
Cross-curricular projects – Encourage choice, creativity, and real-world connections.

Example: A sustainability campaign combining art, writing, and digital media.
Flexible collaboration – Grouped for ideation, problem-solving, and presentations.

Example: Mixed-year teams solving real-world challenges together.
PDHPE differentiation – Movement tasks tailored to skills, coordination, and agility.

Example: Custom gymnastics routines or team sport drills.
Leadership opportunities – Students lead activities and team strategies.

Example: Demonstrating new skills or running mini-class projects.
Feedback & goal-setting – Formative assessment with strengths-based guidance.

Example: Regular check-ins and personalised next steps.
Peer collaboration & reflection – Structured to deepen understanding.

Example: Peer editing in writing or reviewing project strategies.
Safe, supportive environment – Encourages confidence, risk-taking, and perseverance.

Example: Trying new problem-solving approaches without fear of failure.
Self-directed exploration – Students pursue interests with guidance.

Example: Inquiry projects developed from personal curiosity.

Across our school

Debating & Public Speaking – Develop argumentation and confident communication.
Example: Students represent the school in inter-school debating and speaking competitions. We have whole school K-6 public speaking in Term 3.
STEM & Coding Clubs – Explore technology, robotics, and problem-solving.
Example: Coding challenges, robotics builds, and hands-on STEM projects.
Academic Competitions & Game Changer – Extend learning beyond the classroom.
Example: Maths, science, and writing contests, plus the Game Changer innovation challenge.
Critical Thinking Workshops – Build analytical and creative thinking skills.
Example: Inquiry-based problem-solving sessions.
School Musicals & Performing Arts – Showcase talent in music, drama, and dance.
Example: School musical, ensemble performances, and other showcases.
Visual Arts & Creative Writing Groups – Encourage artistic and literary expression.
Example: Exhibitions, competitions, and collaborative writing for school publications.
Sport Squads & House Competitions – Foster teamwork, leadership, and sporting excellence.
Example: Inter-house sports and representative teams for a wide range of sports.
Performance-Based Movement Groups – Refine skills and present achievements.
Example: Dance troupes and performance events.
Podcasting & Media Projects – Build communication, creativity, and digital production skills.
Example: Students write scripts, record, edit, and produce their own podcasts to share with the school community. Available now on Spotify, Apple and Amazon!
Peer Mentoring & Student Leadership – Develop responsibility and leadership skills.
Example: Year 6 leaders, peer mediation program, SRC initiatives, buddy programs, and other student-led school projects.
Wellbeing Programs – Support social, emotional, and community growth.
Example: We are a Grow Your Mind school mindfulness sessions, and wellbeing events.

Across NSW

Premier’s Spelling Bee – Builds vocabulary, precision, and quick-thinking in a competitive, supportive environment.
Premier’s Debating Challenge – Strengthens argumentation, persuasion, and confident public speaking.
Game Changer Challenge – Empowers students to solve real, future-focused problems using design thinking and collaboration.
Schools Spectacular – Celebrates student creativity and performance through one of the largest annual performing arts events in Australia.
State & Regional Arts Ensembles – Students extend their creativity and skill through NSW Arts Unit drama and music programs, building expressive confidence, storytelling ability, musical technique, and ensemble awareness.
Premier’s Sporting Challenge – Encourages active lifestyles, teamwork, and leadership through whole-school physical activity initiatives.
Representative School Sport Pathways (PSSA) – Provides opportunities to trial and compete at regional, state, and national levels, developing discipline, commitment, and collaboration.
Mentoring Programs – Connect students with trusted adults, including alumni, to build confidence, motivation, and interpersonal skills.