High potential and gifted education

Every student learns in their own unique way, and some shine brightly in creativity, critical thinking, leadership, or sport. At our school, we celebrate these special talents and are committed to nurturing them from an early stage. We provide exciting, tailored lessons and stimulating challenges that inspire advanced learners to explore their potential fully. With personalised support and opportunities to engage in enriching activities, our students are empowered to grow, thrive, and reach new heights both inside and outside the classroom.

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

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Across our school

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Across NSW

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Our Castle Cove HPGE opportunities include:

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Academic competitions

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Sporting competitions

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Music ensembles

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Drama performances

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.

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Student opportunities and activities

Discover the opportunities our students have at our school.

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Learning

Find out about our approach to learning and supporting students to progress