High potential and gifted education

Some students learn faster and more easily than others. These students may shine in creativity, thinking, leadership or sport.

At our school, we recognise and nurture these strengths early. We support advanced learners with great lessons and activities to help them grow and thrive.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Recognising potential and developing talent

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

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.

Rich opportunities and activities

Students can take part in opportunities to develop their talent in the arts, sport, leadership and more.

Opening doors to wider experiences

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

Our high potential and gifted education opportunities

Our students engage with HPGE education in the classroom, in our school, and across NSW.

In our classroom

Our school is dedicated to recognising and nurturing high potential and gifted students, ensuring every learner can thrive within our school community. Our classroom practices are designed to support and extend these students by identifying their unique learning needs and applying evidence-informed teaching methods.

In our classrooms, we provide activities that are tailored to suit each child’s learning pace and abilities, helping them think deeply and creatively. We regularly check how students are progressing so we can adjust teaching to support their growth. We teach skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving clearly, offering tasks that allow children to make choices, work on real-life problems and be creative. Students work together in flexible groups, share their ideas and present their learning. Our classrooms are a supportive place where children feel safe to explore new ideas, reflect on their own work and set personal goals. Feedback focuses on their strengths to encourage improvement. Students also get chances to take on leadership roles. We promote teamwork and reflection in a positive environment that builds confidence, encourages trying new things and helps develop persistence.

Across our school

Our school values each student's individuality and offers flexible, diverse opportunities for students to explore and develop their strengths beyond the classroom. We provide a variety of whole-school programs designed to support student growth. Additionally, we identify and support students with high potential through targeted enrichment, extension and extra-curricular opportunities such as:

Student Representative Council
Debating
Premier's Spelling Bee
Public Speaking
Shadow Judging for the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards
Maths Olympiad
Dance
Choir
Performing Arts opportunities
Talent Show
Robotics and Coding Club
PSSA Sport
GOAL Sport
Library Leadership
Buddy Reading
Souths Cares
Bounce Back
Garden Club
Swim Scheme

Across NSW

We provide access to local, state and national competitions and events to help students explore and extend their talents such as:

Participation in dance ensembles hones our students’ dance skills, discipline and ensemble awareness.
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.

At Matraville Public School, we actively encourage students to develop their public speaking skills through a variety of engaging activities and programs. Students participate in classroom presentations, school assemblies and dedicated public speaking competitions, which help build their confidence, communication abilities and leadership skills in a supportive environment.

At Matraville Public School, we proudly participate in the Premier’s Sporting Challenge to promote physical fitness and teamwork among students. Through a range of fun and inclusive activities, students set personal goals and track their progress in sports and physical exercise, fostering a positive attitude towards healthy living and active lifestyles.

At Matraville Public School, dance ensembles provide students with exciting opportunities to explore their creativity and develop their performance skills. Through regular rehearsals and performances, students collaborate to express themselves artistically, build confidence and celebrate their talents within a supportive and vibrant school community.

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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