High potential and gifted education

Some students learn more quickly or show exceptional strengths in areas such as creativity, critical thinking, leadership or sport.

At Bronte Public School, we recognise and nurture students who show high potential in academic, creative, social-emotional or physical areas.

Classroom programs are designed to extend and enrich learning, and opportunities such as leadership roles, enrichment groups and extracurricular challenges allow students to explore their strengths.

Teachers use differentiated strategies to ensure every student is engaged and supported to thrive.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Recognising potential and developing talent

At Bronte Public School, our teachers recognise each student’s potential and nurture their growth, supporting them to become confident, capable learners.

Tailored lessons

Every student brings different strengths to their learning. Our teachers respond to individual abilities by providing meaningful challenges and extension activities that keep learning exciting, engaging and purposeful.

Rich opportunities and activities

Students have access to a range of opportunities to develop their talents across the arts, sport, leadership and more, helping them discover their interests and explore new pathways.

Opening doors to wider experiences

Our students can take part in a wide range of statewide programs and enrichment opportunities designed to extend their potential and connect them with broader learning experiences.

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 Bronte Public School, we recognise that every student is unique. We offer flexible, diverse opportunities that allow students to explore their interests, discover their strengths, and grow beyond the classroom.

We provide a range of whole-school programs designed to support student growth and inspire a love of learning.
Students with high potential are identified and supported through targeted enrichment, extension, and extracurricular pathways. Opportunities include debating, academic competitions, critical thinking workshops, and STEM and coding clubs.
All students, including high potential and gifted learners, are encouraged to take on leadership roles through our Student Representative Council, peer support initiatives, and mentoring programs.
Student talent is celebrated and extended through our dance groups, school concert showcases, music ensembles, and creative writing groups.
Students also have opportunities to participate in sports training, coaching sessions and house competitions, fostering teamwork, confidence and school spirit.

Across our school

At Bronte Public School, we recognise that every student is unique. We offer flexible and diverse opportunities that empower students to explore their interests, build on their strengths, and grow beyond the classroom.

We deliver a range of whole-school programs designed to support student growth, wellbeing, and connection.
We identify and support students with high potential through targeted enrichment, extension and extracurricular opportunities. These include debating, academic competitions, critical thinking workshops, and STEM and coding clubs.
All students, including high potential and gifted learners, are encouraged to step into leadership by participating in our Student Representative Council, peer mentoring, and other leadership initiatives.
Student talent is celebrated and extended through our school musical, dance groups, concert showcases, music ensembles, and creative writing groups.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in sports training, coaching sessions, and house competitions, building teamwork, confidence and school spirit.

Our enrichment and extension opportunities include:

Academic competitions
Critical thinking workshops
School concerts and showcases
Music and dance ensembles
Creative writing groups
House competitions
Peer mentoring
Student leadership (SRC)
Wellbeing programs
Participation in whole-school inclusion and wellbeing initiatives

Across NSW

At Bronte Public School, our students are encouraged to challenge themselves, build confidence and use their skills in meaningful, real-world contexts.
The Premier’s Spelling Bee strengthens students’ vocabulary and attention to detail, while allowing them to showcase their spelling skills in a friendly, competitive environment.
The Premier’s Debating Challenge helps students build logical arguments, think critically, and grow their confidence in public speaking.
Our STEM enrichment partnerships with industry and universities deepen students’ curiosity, encouraging innovation, collaboration and authentic problem-solving.
Through involvement in the Game Changer Challenge, students explore future-focused ideas and tackle real community and global challenges using design thinking.
The Premier’s Sporting Challenge (PSC) promotes whole-school participation in physical activity, with opportunities for student leadership and teacher professional learning.
The Representative School Sport pathway and PSSA events enable students to trial and compete in sport at regional, state and national levels, building discipline, commitment and teamwork.