High potential and gifted education

What is high potential and gifted education?

High potential and gifted education (HPGE) is how our school supports students with advanced learning needs.

At Willans Hill School, we follow the New South Wales Department of Education’s High Potential and Gifted Education Policyto support every student to reach their potential.

We deliver high-quality learning experiences that recognise individual strengths and interests. Students are supported through tailored learning programs, extension opportunities, and enrichment activities.

Our experienced staff work closely together to provide a wide range of learning opportunities, helping students grow and succeed both at school and in the wider community.

Our high potential and gifted education opportunities

Our students engage with HPGE education in the classroom, in our school, and across NSW.

Creative domain

Refers to natural abilities in imagination, invention and originality.

Students at Willans Hill School are offered creative opportunities such as performing in Schools Spectacular, taking part in the annual dance concert, joining the school choir and participating in regional creative arts competitions.

Intellectual domain

Refers to natural abilities in processing, understanding, reasoning, and the transfer of learning.

Examples of opportunities for Willans Hill School students include individualised learning goals, lunchtime groups based on student interests and school-wide cross-curricular groups.

Physical domain

Refers to natural abilities in muscular movement and motor control.

Students at Willans Hill School are provided with opportunities such as competing in regional and state bowling and boccia events, attending regional sporting days, and learning from external coaches across a range of sports.

Social-emotional

Refers to natural abilities in self-management and relating to and interacting with others.

Students can access opportunities such as participation in the school leadership team, the Student Representative Council (SRC), and personalised work education programs.