High potential and gifted education (HPGE)
At Ajuga School, we recognise that every student has unique strengths and ways of learning.
Some students learn more quickly, think more deeply, or show exceptional ability in areas such as creativity, problem-solving, leadership, or sport.
We are committed to identifying and nurturing this potential early. Through engaging lessons, targeted support and rich opportunities, we help all students, including those with advanced learning needs, to grow, thrive and achieve success.
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
High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE)
Explore how Ajuga supports students with advanced learning needs
Our high potential and gifted education opportunities
Our students engage with HPGE education in the classroom, in our school, and across NSW.
HPGE is embedded in our everyday practice. Teachers design learning experiences that are adaptive, strengths-based and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. This includes:
- Individualised planning and support aligned to student goals
- Differentiated tasks that adjust pace, complexity and depth of thinking
- Formative assessment to monitor progress and guide next steps
- An adaptive daily reading program that supports growth and achievement
- Supportive learning environments that foster curiosity, exploration and self-assessment
- Strengths-based feedback and goal setting
- Leadership opportunities within the classroom and project-based learning
- Safe, encouraging spaces where students can take risks and build resilience
Students can further explore their strengths and interests through a variety of whole-school and extension opportunities, including:
- Incursions and excursions linked to the HPGE domains and student interests
- Sporting gala days
- Critical Core
- Hilltop Junior AECG for leadership, voice and cultural learning
- Duke of Edinburgh Program (Duke of Ed)
- Student Leadership and peer leadership roles
- Micro-credentials and TAFE qualifications in specialist areas
- Whole-school wellbeing and inclusion initiatives that celebrate student strengths
Students also have access to broader opportunities beyond our school community, including:
- Distance Education courses for specialist subjects or unique interests
- The Premier’s Sporting Challenge (PSC), which promotes leadership and active lifestyles
- Statewide enrichment programs and creative challenges coordinated through the Department of Education
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.
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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