High potential and gifted education

🌟 High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) at Bringelly Public School

At Bringelly Public School, we are committed to recognising and nurturing the talents of all students, including those with high potential or gifted abilities.

Our classroom programs provide rich and challenging learning experiences that encourage every student to think deeply, solve problems creatively, and achieve personal excellence. Teachers use a range of strategies from the NSW Department of Education’s High Potential and Gifted Education Toolkit to ensure students are extended and supported in meaningful ways.

Across our classrooms, this includes:

• Differentiated learning tasks that extend students’ thinking and skills.
• Opportunities for enrichment through open-ended and inquiry-based projects.
• Flexible grouping, mentoring, and targeted feedback to challenge learners.
• Acceleration or curriculum compacting where appropriate.
• Ongoing assessment to identify growth and adjust support.
• A dedicated Learning and Support Teacher who works alongside classroom teachers to extend and challenge HPGE students during lessons, ensuring their learning remains engaging and stimulating.
• Participation in our STEM Research Program, where students apply critical thinking and innovation to solve real-world problems through hands-on investigation.
• Involvement in our School Parliament Program, providing authentic leadership experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and responsibility.

These opportunities help students develop confidence, curiosity, and persistence across intellectual, creative, physical, and social-emotional domains.

🌟 Across Our School

Beyond the classroom, Bringelly Public School offers a wide range of enrichment and extension opportunities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and leadership. These programs allow students to explore their interests, build confidence, and develop their talents across different domains.

Our whole-school initiatives include:

• Lunchtime enrichment clubs in Drama, Music, STEM, and Chess, providing creative and intellectual challenges in a fun, supportive environment.
• Public speaking and debating opportunities that strengthen communication skills and confidence.
• Sporting pathways linking talented students to Zone and District representative teams.
• Leadership and extension programs that encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Community and performance events that celebrate student achievement and foster pride in learning.

Together, these programs reflect our commitment to nurturing the potential of every child — helping students grow as confident, capable, and inspired learners.

🌟 Across NSW

Bringelly Public School proudly supports our High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) students to connect, compete, and collaborate across New South Wales. Through a range of statewide and national opportunities, our students extend their learning beyond the classroom and showcase their talents in academic, creative, and physical domains.

Students have the chance to participate in programs and competitions such as:

• ICAS Assessments in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, and Digital Technologies
• Premier’s Reading Challenge and Premier’s Sporting Challenge
• Public Speaking and Multicultural Speaking Competitions
• Chess Tournaments, STEM Challenges, and Coding/Robotics Events
• Art and Writing Competitions at local and state levels
• District and Regional Sports Pathways for high-performing athletes

These opportunities allow students to challenge themselves, connect with like-minded peers, and represent Bringelly Public School with pride across NSW and beyond.