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.

Ignite your child's potential at Tirriwirri School

At Tirriwirri School we recognise that every students unique, and we provide flexible and diverse opportunities for students to explore and grow their strengths beyond the classroom.

We offer whole school opportunities in -

STEM activities such as 3D printing, LEGO, Robotics and Minecraft.

Dance and visual arts

Inclusive sporting experiences including Swim school, Sailing, Boccia, Ten Pin Bowling, Gymnastics and 'Ready, Steady, Go' PE and Athletics days.

Wellbeing initiatives and community inclusive events

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

We strive to ensure all students can and will learn to their potential, and we continually endeavour to improve learning and engagement in literacy, communication and numeracy. Our teachers are dedicated to recognizing and nurturing high potential and gifted learners at every level, ensuring every student thrives.

Across our school

We are committed to providing an inclusive education in which the wellbeing of every member of our community is supported and valued. We foster a culture of high expectations and equity in excellence, ensuring that every student - regardless of ability or background - has opportunities to transform potential into talent.

Across NSW

The Department of Education recognises that all students should be known, valued and cared for. Every child should be given the opportunity to be engaged and challenged at school so they can grow. When schools focus on high expectations, a whole school learning culture which appreciates quality learning is created and all students benefit.

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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