High potential and gifted education (HPGE)
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 for all students.
Rich opportunities and activities
Students can take part in opportunities to develop their talent in the arts, sport, leadership and beyond.
Opening doors to wider experiences
Our students can participate in a wide range of state-wide opportunities and competitions 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.
- Differentiated learning programs for every student
- High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) strategies embedded in every classroom
- Inquiry-based and projects-based learning opportunities
- Focus on critical and creative thinking across all key learning areas
- Streamed classes and learning groups
- Opportunity Class program
- Specialist HPGE teachers supporting enrichment and extension programs
- Specialist sport teacher delivering high-quality physical education
- Enrichment clubs and programs such as the Sustainability Green Team, film club, soccer club and many more
- Leadership opportunities for students through school and community initiatives
- Get Black on Ya Feet program celebrating and strengthening Aboriginal culture and identity
Our students have access to a range of regional and state-wide competitions, including:
- Keirabald Portrait Competition
- Premier’s Debating Challenge
- Premier’s Spelling Bee
- Southern Stars
- University of New South Wales ICAS academic competitions
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.
Student opportunities and activities
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