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?
Excellence with genuine care
As a selective school, we nurture high achievement through quality teaching, encouragement and strong support. Every student is known, valued and challenged to reach their personal best.
A vibrant learning experience
Students learn in a stimulating environment that balances academic rigor with wellbeing. We foster curiosity, confidence and a strong sense of belonging, so students grow as whole learners.
Opportunities to grow beyond the classroom
Students engage in diverse co-curricular activities that develop their interests, broaden their experiences and build confidence to excel in a range of pursuits.
Support for every family
Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
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:
- 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.
Our supportive classroom environments promote a sense of belonging and encourage risk-taking, creativity and collaboration.
- Formative assessment to monitor growth and adapt learning​.
- Advanced learning pathways, including accelerated or compacted content​.
- Explicit teaching of critical thinking and problem-solving strategies.
- Opportunities for abstraction, inquiry, and curriculum depth​.
- Supportive learning environments that enable exploration and self-assessment.
- Strengths-based feedback and goal setting.​
- Opportunities for leadership within the classroom​.
- Structured peer collaboration and reflection.​
- Safe learning environments that encourage confidence, risk-taking, and perseverance​.
Caringbah High school recognises that every student is individual, and we provide flexible and diverse opportunities for students to explore and grow their strengths outside the classroom.
- Public speaking and Debating
- Academic competitions
- School musicals
- Music ensembles
- Visual arts and drama showcase
- Art clubs
- Science clubs
- Sport squads
- House competitions
- Peer support/mentoring
- Student leadership (SRC)
- Wellbeing programs
- Participation in whole-school inclusion and wellbeing initiatives.
Our students participate in a wide range of statewide programs to extend and enrich student potential.
- The Premier’s Debating Challenge helps our students to build logical arguments and confidence in public speaking.
- The Schools Spectacular is an iconic performing arts event that celebrates the talents, diversity and creativity of students from across NSW public schools.
- The Representative School Sport Pathway and PSSA and CHSSA events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.
- Our mentoring programs connect our students with trusted adults including school alumni to build confidence, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
- The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award cultivates resilience, leadership and community engagement as students set personal goals across service, skill development, physical recreation and adventure.
- The First Nations Students Council empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to lead cultural initiatives, strengthen identity and voice, and contribute to reconciliation within our school community.
Help for your high potential child
If your child shows , contact us. We can share how our HPGE support can guide their learning journey.
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