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, academics and leadership.
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.
Teachers design learning experiences that extend students through open-ended tasks, flexible grouping, and higher-order questioning. Students pursue their interests through research projects, creative writing, and real-world design challenges. Personalised feedback and formative assessment help every learner achieve excellence at their own level.
What this looks like at Strathfield South:
• Quality differentiated programming
• Interest projects and independent inquiries
• Real-life problem solving and design thinking tasks
• Enrichment and extension groups in literacy, numeracy, and STEM
• Writing competitions and challenges
• Peer tutoring and mentoring
Students are encouraged to develop their talents through a wide range of co-curricular programs. Leadership and mentoring initiatives build communication, empathy, and responsibility, while creative and STEM clubs give students opportunities to explore passions beyond the classroom. Collaboration, innovation, and inclusion underpin all programs.
What this looks like at Strathfield South:
• Student Parliament and Leadership Teams
• Kindy Helpers and Buddy Classes
• Koori Connections
• Playgroup Pals
• Book Club, Art Club, Choirs, Rock Bands, Dance Groups, Chess Club, Colouring Club, Gardening Club
• Strings groups (Beginner, Junior, Senior, and Chamber)
• Recorder ensembles (Junior and Senior)
• Creative Connections
• Podcasting Team
Students represent the school at zone, regional and state levels through academic, creative, and sporting pathways. These programs nurture high performance, perseverance, and teamwork, connecting students with like-minded peers and mentors across New South Wales. Participation helps extend their talents while fostering pride in representing their community.
What this looks like at Strathfield South:
• PSSA sporting carnivals and knockout competitions
• Intra-school and inter-school sports events
• Operational Art, School Spectacular and Creative Arts festivals
• Public Speaking, Debating, and Writing competitions
• Tournament of Minds and Maths Olympiad
• Student Parliament and leadership conferences
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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