High Potential and Gifted Education

At our school, we celebrate every child’s strength whether intellectual, creative, physical, or social-emotional. We create a supportive learning environment where each student is encouraged to grow and succeed. Using clear goals and tracking progress, we make sure every learner is challenged at the right level and given the support they need to reach their potential.

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. At Woodport Public School, we create a learning environment where every child can thrive. By nurturing individual talents and providing the right level of challenge, we empower students to think creatively, grow in confidence, and reach their full potential.

In our classroom

We celebrate talents across intellectual, creative, physical, and social-emotional areas.
Every child is supported and challenged through feedback, clear goals and tracking of growth.
Teachers use explicit teaching and inquiry to spark curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity.
Ongoing assessment helps us know what students already understand and where to go next.
Enrichment groups give children the chance to dive deeper into their strengths and passions.
With student voice, feedback, STEM, technology, and community partnerships, our learners are encouraged to innovate, become independent, and grow in confidence.

Across our school

Students are inspired to excel through programs such as STEM, in-school robotics competitions, music ensembles, and our Performing Arts Concert.
Leadership is encouraged with roles such as Sport Ambassadors and the Student Voice Council.
The Green Team, in partnership with Central Coast Council, promotes sustainability and environmental care.
Student voice is valued, with children working alongside staff to shape school priorities.
We celebrate diversity and inclusion through cultural programs, community partnerships, and Aboriginal perspectives, ensuring every child feels valued and supported.

Across NSW

Academic extension: Students challenge themselves through programs such as the Da Vinci Decathlon, ICAS assessments, WriteOn competition, Premier’s Spelling Bee, and the Central Coast Public Speaking.
Creative arts: Talents shine at the Central Coast Dance Festival, BandFest and Choral Festivals- building confidence and self-expression.
Cultural programs: Identity and inclusion are strengthened through Aboriginal education initiatives, cultural performance groups, and close engagement with the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG).
Sport: Students enjoy a wide range of opportunities including Sport in Schools programs, PSSA competitions, gala days, and representative pathways at local, regional, and state level.