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?

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

Stage 4 High Potential & Gifted Education Classes
High Potential & Gifted Challenge and Presentation
High Potential & Gifted Challenge Excursions
Advanced English and Mathematics Classes

HSC Exam Technique and Revision Workshops
HSC English Advanced Module A Symposium (Shakespeare)
HSC Agriculture Farm Visits
HSC Business and Commerce Events
SLR Coaching Primary School Students
Industry Day – Warragamba Dam
Healthy Mind, Body, and Culture Workshop
Time Travels Sydney University Excursion
Japan Foundation Cultural Workshops
Business & Law Shark Tank Task
Entertainment – Behind the Gig Excursions
Geography Competition
Mathematics challenge tasks
Stage 4 Swim and Survive water safety program
Stage 5 PE classes streamed based on physical giftedness
Stag 5 Outdoor Education kayaking expedition
Stage 6 SLR excursion touring the Wanderers training facility
HSC HMS excursion for Sports Training and Performance depth study

Across our school

Western Sydney University Fast Forward Program
Wiruwi Kari Opportunity Hub
Growing Great Teachers Program, Conferences and Placements
Clontarf Academy
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Leadership Opportunities during Cultural Assemblies, Significant Events, and Year 6–7 Transitions
Karen McKeown Youth Forum
Avista STEM Careers Show
University Experience Days
Chess Club and Interschool Competitions
Debating and Public Speaking Competitions
HSC Shakespeare Symposium
Secondary School Leaders Reception
German Club
Senior Learning Centre
Accelerated Reading Program
Victor Chang Awards
Peer Support Leader Program – Supporting Year 6 into 7 Transitions
Public Speaking Opportunities
Student Representative Council
Year 12 Student Leadership Team
School Hospitality Event Catering
Ernst & Young Work Inspirations Program
NOVA Film Festival
White Card Training
Inspire8 Careers Excursion
Notre Dame University Experience
VR Career Quest Workshop
Champions and Coaches Program
Cranebrook High School Merit and Recognition Program
Year 12 Future Focus Interviews
Penrith & Hawkesbury Shows Agriculture Team
Sydney Royal Easter Show Agriculture Team
Leading Fundraising Events