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, 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

At Kingsgrove High, every learner’s potential is our priority. Our school has a variety of supports available for students through a range of high potential and gifted opportunities. The strategies outlined reflect a broad, inclusive approach to HPGE, incorporating academic, creative, social-emotional, and physical domains. They also support student autonomy, engagement, and real-world readiness.

In our classroom

We are committed to recognising and nurturing high potential and gifted students, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive at our school.

Challenging and Higher-Order Thinking Tasks
Creative and Expressive Opportunities
Independent and Inquiry-Based Learning
Real-World Application, Fieldwork and excursions, interdisciplinary connections
Extension and Enrichment Programs

Across our school

Our school recognises that every student is unique. We offer flexible, diverse opportunities that allow high potential and gifted learners to explore and grow their strengths both inside and outside the classroom.

HPGE streamed classes
Student Leadership
Leadership & Wellbeing
Enrichment Opportunities: HSC ACE Program, STEM Pathways, Arts, Public Speaking competitions, Sport representative pathways.

Across our Partner Primary School community:

Year 5 Mathematics Enrichment Program – higher order thinking, problem solving and enrichment
Mind Masters Tournament- Stage 2-3 team project-based learning challenge
Music Program

Across NSW

At Kingsgrove High School, we offer a wide range of programs designed to extend and enrich student potential across academic, sporting, and leadership domains. These opportunities allow students to explore their strengths, challenge themselves, and thrive in areas of interest both in and beyond the classroom.

Sporting Pathways

We are committed to supporting active lifestyles and sporting excellence. Students regularly participate in:

Gala days and Combined High Schools knockout competitions
Zone, regional and state carnivals for individual and team sports These events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.
The Premier’s Sporting Challenge (PSC) promotes whole-school participation in physical activity with leadership pathways and professional learning.

Academic Competitions

Students are encouraged to take part in state and national competitions, including:

These experiences extend classroom learning and foster high-level critical thinking skills.

Premier’s Sporting Challenge

This whole-school initiative promotes regular physical activity, teamwork, and leadership. Students take on active roles in planning and participating in challenges, then reflect on their progress and learning. This helps build a sense of identity, responsibility, and wellbeing.