High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE)

At our school, we’re dedicated to supporting all students with high potential and gifted abilities, following the NSW Department of Education’s High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Policy. We recognise that students can show their talents in different ways, whether that’s intellectual, creative, social-emotional, or physical strengths.

Our approach is ongoing and flexible, making sure every student’s unique gifts are noticed and nurtured. We use regular assessments to understand each child’s strengths and provide learning experiences that challenge and inspire them.

We offer a variety of opportunities, including enrichment programs, extension activities, and extra-curricular experiences, to help students grow their talents, build confidence, and prepare for high school and beyond.

By working closely with families and creating a supportive learning environment, we aim to help every student reach their full potential and feel excited about their learning journey.

Corrimal HPGE opportunities include:

Intellectual

• Extension literacy and numeracy activities
• Science experiments and cooking lessons
• Engaging in technology and digital literacy activities
• High Potential and Gifted (HPAG) 'Extend' class for Year 5 students
• Year 4 High Potential and Gifted (HPGE) Challenge at Corrimal High School (we are currently the Comminity of School champions)
• Maths Olympiad
• Public speaking
• Chess Club
• Debating (some of our students recently represented our school at state level)
• Poetry competitions
• 'Write on' and 'Dymocks' competitions.

Physical

• Participation in physical education classes
• Swimming scheme and weekly swimming lessons in Term 4
• District trials for representative teams - soccer, basketball, oz tag, etc.
• GALA Days
• Weekly gardening lessons with our dedicated gardening teacher and lessons in animal care

Social Emotional

• Engagement in buddy systems including Year 6 and Kindergarten Buddy program

• Leading 'Clubs' to promote social activity. Clubs is a place where 'everyone belongs' and students can let their imaginations soar with cubby house play, role play, LEGO, Barbie, Trucks and Cars, Connect 4 and a sensory path.
• Student Leadership including School Leaders, Student representative Council, and Sports Captains.
• Year 6 Fundraising.
• SRC Fundraising.
• 'Environmentalists' Club which involve caring for our gardens, worm farms and compost

Creative

• Involvement in arts enrichment at the Wollongong Art Gallery and other art competitions
• Writing, Art and Poetry competitions which are created in partnership with our local RSL sub-branch
• Opportunities in dance, choir, drama and school performances, including 'Southern Stars' and the 'Choral Festival'
• Soloist opportunities for singing/performing in the Corrimal Community Carols and at Corrimal High School
• Didge Group for our Aboriginal Students

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.

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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