High potential and gifted education

At Carrington Public School, we recognise that some students excel not only in their learning but also in areas such as creativity, leadership, and sport, reflecting their unique talents and strengths. We are committed to nurturing the whole student, valuing each individual’s abilities and interests from an early age.

Our approach to supporting high potential and gifted students goes beyond academics, focusing on their personal growth and well-being as well as their intellectual development. Our dedicated staff continually enhance their skills in identifying HPGE students and provide differentiated learning experiences from Kindergarten to Year 6. Through open-ended tasks and personalised challenges, we create opportunities for students to explore and expand their potential in a caring, inclusive environment that celebrates their individuality.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Rich opportunities and activities

Students can take part in programs in the arts, sport, leadership and more.

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.

Recognising potential and developing talent

Our teachers find potential and nurture our students to be the best they can be.

Opening doors to wider experiences

Our students can participate in a wide range of state-wide programs 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.

Learn more about HPGE on education.nsw

Our high potential and gifted education opportunities

At Carrington Public School, we carefully assess each student’s prior knowledge to tailor our classroom programs, ensuring every high potential and gifted student has the opportunity to thrive. We differentiate learning by incorporating increased complexity, challenge, choice, and provide opportunities for creative and critical thinking.

Our approach includes varied pacing and authentic learning experiences within supportive environments that encourage exploration and growth. Open-ended activities further inspire students to engage deeply and think independently. We use multiple assessment strategies, allowing each student to demonstrate their true knowledge and understanding in ways that best showcase their strengths. This daily practice ensures that every student is challenged, motivated, and supported to reach their full potential.

In addition to the above our classrooms

Flexible grouping for collaborative ideation and presentation.
Supportive learning environments that enable exploration and self-assessment.
Strengths-based feedback and goal setting.
Opportunities for leadership within the classroom
Safe learning environments that encourage confidence, risk-taking, and perseverance

Across our school our students engage in

Robotics
Choir
Drama club
Coding club
SRC - Student Representative Council
Dance group
Children's University
Star Struck
Public Speaking
Visual arts and performing arts showcases

Across NSW

The Premier's Reading Challenge the yearly literacy program encourages K-12 students across Australian states to read a diverse selection of books for pleasure, enhancing literacy and vocabulary through a personal challenge rewarded with certificates or medals, rather than competition.
The Premier’s Sporting Challenge (PSC) promotes whole-school participation in physical activity with leadership pathways and professional learning
The Representative School Sport Pathway and PSSA and CHSSA events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.
Our STEM Enrichment Partnerships with industry and universities deepen our students’ intellectual curiosity while developing innovation and collaboration.
APSMO Maths Olympiad