Inspire – 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.
One of 12 STEM Academies in NSW.
Marine science on the creek.
Citizen Science with Dolphin Research Australia.
Robotics, 3D modelling and direct university pathways.
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?
Inspire – 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 in the classroom, in our school, and across NSW.
Our classroom practices support and extend high potential and gifted students.
- We offer differentiated tasks that adjust pace, complexity and higher-order thinking.
- We use formative assessment to monitor growth and adapt learning.
- We provide supportive learning environments that enable exploration and self assessment.
Our school offers a range of whole-school programs that support student growth.
- Coastal Academy of STEM Excellence : One of only 12 in NSW. Citizen Science with Dolphin Research Australia, robotics, marine science on Cudgen Creek, sustainability programs and university pathways. [Read more →]
- Big Picture Academy : Personalised learning built around each student's passions. Students design their own projects and work with real-world mentors. [Read more →]
- Sports Excellence : Six programs built into the timetable. 13 NSW selections in five years.
- Dance Excellence : Twice-weekly training with specialist coaches. Schools Spectacular performers.
- Pinnacle Program : Extension and enrichment for students ready for deeper challenge. [Read more →]
Our students participate in a wide range of programs to extend their potential.
- STEM Enrichment Partnerships with industry and universities
- Schools Spectacular
- Representative School Sport Pathway and CHSSA events
- Participation in state-wide dance ensembles and festivals
- Participation in state-wide music ensembles and festivals
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.
Student opportunities and activities
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Learning
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