High potential and gifted education

At Curran Public School, we are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that recognises and nurtures the diverse talents and abilities of every student. We understand that each child learns differently and has unique strengths. Our commitment is to help every student reach their full potential by offering personalised learning opportunities that challenge and inspire them.

We proudly follow the NSW Department of Education’s High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) policy, which ensures that students with high potential and gifted abilities receive equitable and high-quality education. This policy helps us set high expectations for all students and guides us in creating programs that promote excellence.

Our approach focuses on developing the whole child across four key areas: intellectual growth, creativity, social-emotional wellbeing, and physical development. To ensure students remain engaged and challenged, our teachers use a variety of teaching methods and tailor learning experiences to meet the individual interests and abilities of each student.

At Curran Public School, we take pride in fostering a community where all talents are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to discover and develop their talents.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Intellectual Opportunities

We enhance students' knowledge and thinking skills through a range of stimulating activities and programs, including:

Individual Education Plans and adjustments for disabilities

Aboriginal Coolabah Dynamic Assessments

Quality differentiated explicit teaching

Engagement Hub and applied learning

Creative Opportunities

We ignite curiosity and inspire creativity by providing diverse avenues for self-expression, such as:

K-6 Dance Group

Mamang Dance Group

Djadja Dance Group

Singing Group

STEM projects and kitchen garden lessons

To foster meaningful connections and essential life skills, we offer programs including:

Berry Street Education Model and Zones of Regulation

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Student Representative Council

Junior AECG

Physical Opportunities

We provide varied physical activities to develop strength, coordination, and agility, including:

Sporting programs like PSSA and AFL Clinics

Representative pathways such as The Fields Zone carnivals and Swimming Program

Gross Motor room

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.

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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