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.
- Strengths‑based feedback and goal setting to recognise and extend student abilities.
- Differentiated tasks that adjust pace, complexity, and higher‑order thinking.
- Formative assessment to monitor growth and adapt learning.
- Explicit teaching of critical thinking and problem‑solving strategies.
- Differentiated movement tasks and skill refinement in PDHPE.
- Supportive learning environments that enable exploration and self‑assessment.
- Opportunities for leadership within the classroom.
- Structured peer collaboration and reflection.
- Safe learning environments that encourage confidence, risk‑taking, and perseverance.
- Mathematics enrichment programs that extend problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
- Leadership opportunities through student councils, peer mentoring, and classroom roles.
- Sporting activities that encourage skill development, teamwork, and representation at school and community events.
- Interest groups and clubs that allow students to pursue passions and explore new areas.
- Creative arts programs including music ensembles, drama productions, and visual arts clubs.
- Incursions and workshops that bring experts into the school to inspire and challenge students.
- Excursions and external learning experiences that connect classroom learning to the wider world.
- The Premier’s Spelling Bee nurtures students’ vocabulary growth and sharpens their attention to detail in a competitive arena.
- Participation in the Central Coast Choral Festival develops musical skill, ensemble awareness, and the discipline required for performance.
- Involvement in the Central Coast Dance Festival and the Central Coast Schools’ Showcase provides valuable opportunities to practise teamwork, refine discipline, and perform confidently in local theatres.
- The Representative School Sport Pathway and PSSA events allow students to trial and compete at regional, state, and national levels, fostering resilience, commitment, and collaboration.
Creative Arts Excursions
Selected Tuggerawong Public School students attended the Rumbalara Art Day, engaging in drawing and creative workshops inspired by the natural environment. This opportunity allowed them to develop their artistic skills while celebrating creativity and connection to the local community.
Mathematics Enrichment Groups
Selected Stage 2 and Stage 3 students participate in mathematics enrichment workshops each week. These extension groups provide opportunities for collaborative problem‑solving, fostering advanced mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and a deeper engagement with challenging concepts.
Sydney Writer's Festival
Students were selected to attend the Sydney Writers’ Festival, where they engaged with authors and explored the power of storytelling. The experience inspired creativity and encouraged them to develop their own voices as confident young writers.
Central Coast Dance Festival
Tuggerawong Public School proudly participated in the Central Coast Dance Festival, showcasing our students’ creativity and teamwork on stage. This annual event celebrates the performing arts across local schools and gives students the chance to shine in a professional theatre setting.
National Young Leaders Day
Tuggerawong Public School students attended National Young Leaders Day in Sydney, where they were inspired by influential speakers and celebrated the importance of leadership and making a positive difference.
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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