High potential and gifted education

High potential and gifted learners at our school will be challenged by a highly structured curriculum, delivered by expert teachers who can tailor the learning to suit the needs of individual students.

Classroom programs build physical and fundamental movement skills, promote healthy participation, and identify students with emerging talent and potential.

Every child has the chance to find their voice through our dedicated Public Speaking program. Students participate in explicit, engaging workshops that build confidence, clarity and communication skills. All students are given the opportunity to speak and flourish, with classroom presentations leading to our School Public Speaking Finals, where emerging speakers showcase their talents. Public Speaking at our school empowers learners to express themselves, think critically and step onto bigger stages with confidence.

We explicitly teach about emotions and use Daily Check ins. Teaching emotional vocabuary promotes self-awareness and responsible decision making. Checking in helps practise vulnerability, emotional reflection and compassion.

Our students participate in a wide range of carnivals including swimming, athletics and cross country, with opportunity for higher level representation, team sports, Gala Days and development programs.

At our school, technology is thoughtfully integrated to create a personalised and engaging learning experience for every student. Each classroom features Sound Field systems to support clear communication and inclusive learning. With iPads in Kindergarten and 1:1 laptops for Years 1 to 6, students have individual access to devices that suit their stage and style of learning.

Our school offers a wide variety of playground areas designed to spark creativity, problem-solving and imaginative play. Students can explore natural construction zones, enjoy quiet moments in the library, engage in pretend play with the doll house, or get hands-on in the sand pit and dirt truck area. Every space is thoughtfully created to encourage curiosity, collaboration and critical thinking, making playtime a meaningful part of each child’s day.

We implement a whole school Socio-emotional Learning Program (SEL) to explicitly teach practical strategies to build healthy, resilient friendships and manage social emotional learning. It provides a common language and tools to navigate social situations, aiming to improve wellbeing and create a positive school culture. This supports all learners and develops potential in leadership and the socio-emotional domain.

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 events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.

The Hunter Region Dance Festival and various Public Speaking competitions, provide opportunities to develop creative potential.

Participation in STEM challenge Days and the Newcastle Permanent Maths competition

Students plan, film and edit original works using professional equipment, with opportunities to enter Film By the Vines and develop creativity, teamwork and technical skills.

Opportunities to extend vocal talent, through the Hunter CCGPS Choir and perform at whole-school celebrations and events.