High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE)
Some students learn faster and more easily than others. These students may show natural abilities in creative, intellectual, physical, and/or social-emotional domains.
At Junee Public School, we are proud to align our approach with the NSW Department of Education’s High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) policy, which recognises the diverse strengths and needs of gifted and high potential students.
Our approach focuses on four key domains:
- Creative Domain: We provide opportunities for students to develop innovative thinking and artistic expression, encouraging originality and problem-solving through diverse creative activities.
- Intellectual Domain: We challenge students with enriched learning experiences that promote higher-order thinking, deep inquiry, and advanced knowledge across the curriculum.
- Physical Domain: Recognising the importance of physical development, we support students in enhancing their coordination, health, and physical skills through targeted activities and sports.
- Social-Emotional Domain: We prioritise the emotional wellbeing and social development of gifted students, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and positive relationships to help them thrive within our school community.
Our school also partners with Aurora College to provide access to Opportunity Class (OC) offerings for students in Year 5 and 6.
Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?
Creative Domain
Creativity is a vital outlet for personal expression and problem-solving. Our creative offerings include:
- Art and Craft Workshops: Affordable, accessible activities that let children explore their imagination.
- Music and Singing Groups: Opportunities for all students to enjoy music, even if they have no previous experience.
- Drama and Performance: School plays and drama sessions that build self-esteem and teamwork.
Intellectual Domain
We aim to build strong learning foundations and inspire a love of knowledge through programs such as:
- Literacy and Numeracy Support: Tailored workshops and small-group sessions to help every student build essential skills and confidence.
- Hands-on STEM Activities: Practical science and technology projects that connect learning to the world around us.
- Oral Language and Communication: Programs like debating and public speaking to boost confidence and expression.
Physical Domain
Physical health is key to wellbeing and learning readiness. We provide:
- Regular Physical Education: Inclusive lessons focusing on fun, fitness, and skill-building.
- Community Sports Teams: Local soccer, netball, and athletics that bring our community together.
- Dance and Movement Activities: Accessible programs that encourage coordination and joyful movement.
- Health and Wellbeing Education: Teaching good nutrition, hygiene, and healthy habits in ways that respect our local context.
Social-Emotional Domain
We recognise the importance of strong social and emotional skills for success in school and life. Our support includes:
- Social Skills Groups: Helping children learn cooperation, empathy, and how to resolve conflicts peacefully.
- Resilience and Mindfulness: Simple, practical strategies to manage stress and build emotional strength.
- Peer Support and Leadership: Giving older students opportunities to mentor younger ones and be positive role models.
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
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.