High potential and gifted education

High potential students are those whose abilities surpass those of their peers in one or more areas, including intellectual, creative, social-emotional, and physical domains. This potential can evolve into talent when identified and supported through evidence-based talent development opportunities that maximise their growth and success. Students with exceptional talents are encouraged to demonstrate their skills through various school activities and community events:

Intellectual domain-participation in ICAS competitions in reading, mathematics, spelling and writing, Maths Olympiad team, Tournament of the Minds team, Premier’s Spelling Bee representative at regional finals, Write On competition
Creative domain- drama ensemble performing at various drama festivals, choir, recorder ensemble, school concert band performing at school community events, Ryde Council SWAP art competition, Nagoya Sister City Art exchange, Operation Art
Social-emotional domain-debating inter-school competitions, public speaking competitions, Peer Mediation program where senior students are trained in conflict resolution to support younger students on the playground, student counsellors representing their class at SRC
Physical domain-representing Putney in Zone, State and National levels in swimming, cross country and athletics, PSSA representation in football, netball, softball, volleyball, cricket, Tiger-tag and representative pathways in various sports, junior and senior dance groups

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 programs in the arts, sport, leadership and more.

Opening doors to wider experiences

Our students can participate in a wide range of state-wide programs 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.

Learn more about HPGE here

Our high potential and gifted education opportunities

Our students can take part in HPGE opportunities in the classroom, in our school, and across NSW.

In our classroom

In our classrooms, teachers actively engage and challenge high potential and gifted students by addressing their learning needs, offering additional extension activities and providing appropriate challenges for those requiring further enrichment. Classroom teachers provide programs and opportunities for HPGE students, which may include participation in Maths Olympiad, writing and art competitions, spelling bees, and public speaking events.

Across our school

Our school offers opportunities for students who demonstrate passion or talent in the physical, creative, and social-emotional domains to participate in ensembles, groups, or teams designed to support HPGE students across these four areas. These include PSSA sports teams, dance groups, recorder ensemble, band, debating team, SRC, Peer Mediators, Library Monitors, and Chess Club.

Across NSW

Our staff identify performance opportunities and events where our students can demonstrate their talents in festivals and competitions. Our students have participated in the State Drama Festival, Sydney North Public Schools Dance Festival, Festival of Instrumental Music, Nagoya Sister City Art Exchange, Operation Art, and ICAS Competitions across various key learning areas.

Social-emotional domain

Our students participate in competitions such as the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition which encourages primary school students to explore multiculturalism in Australia while they practice their public speaking skills and improve their confidence.

Physical domain

Students with talents in various sports are nominated to participate in Zone trials, and those who succeed may be selected for squads or teams at the Regional and State PSSA levels. Some of our former students have even launched their professional sports careers through the Primary School Sport Association.

Creative domain

Our staff source performance opportunities for talented students and groups of performers so they can showcase their talents and experience performing at world-class venues such as the Opera House.

Intellectual domain

Our high-potential students in the intellectual domain are offered numerous opportunities to challenge their thinking and showcase their talents. The ICAS Competitions and Spelling Bees are consistently popular events that students strive to excel in.

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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