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

At Binda Public School, we are committed to providing a rich and supportive learning environment for high potential and gifted students. Our classroom and extracurricular programs are designed to nurture skills through sustained deliberate practice, flexible grouping, and curriculum differentiation tailored to individual student needs. Key features include:

Sustained Deliberate Practice: Regular opportunities for students to engage in focused skill-building activities across various disciplines.
Flexible Grouping: Dynamic grouping strategies to allow students to collaborate, compete, and learn at their own pace and level.
Differentiated Curriculum: Tailored learning programs that challenge students appropriately, whether through acceleration or enrichment in specific subjects.
Subject Acceleration: Options for acceleration in a single subject or across an entire year level to meet the needs of advanced learners.
STEM Academy: Hands-on learning with cutting-edge technologies including 3D printing and coding to develop critical thinking and innovation skills.

Through these diverse programs and initiatives, Binda Public School aims to inspire and challenge gifted learners to reach their full potential in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Across our school and Interschool

Across our school and through joining with other small schools we offer.

Creative Arts and Workshops: Access to music and art workshops that foster creativity and expression. These are run by professionals in their field.
Enrichment Activities: Opportunities such as debating, public speaking, and creative arts camps that build communication skills and confidence.
Professional Sports Coaching: Expert coaching in golf, tennis, gymnastics, enhancing physical development and teamwork.
Leadership Opportunities: Programs that encourage student leadership and responsibility within the school community.
Shared Learning Days: Collaborative events with other small schools, promoting social learning and broadening student networks.
Extended Swimming Program: Additional swimming sessions focused on skill advancement and water safety.
School Chaplaincy program supporting emotional intelligence.

Across NSW

PSSA competitions: Our students are involved in the pathway to sporting trials in various sports.
Our students participate in The Premier's Reading and Sporting Challenge.
Creative and Performing Arts: Our students have the opportunity to attend and participate in The School's Spectacular in Sydney. Several of our students have had their artworks selected to be exhibited in Japan, Sydney and in rural art galeries through The Department of Education Arts Unit.