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 accelerated opportunities
At Cabramatta High School, we are proud to nurture the talents of high potential and gifted learners through our Advanced Learning Class (ALC) program.
Each year, Year 6 students from local primary schools are invited to complete the Advanced Learning Class Placement Test, providing them with the opportunity to join a class that offers enriched and accelerated learning experiences.
Students in the ALC engage in a variety of challenging programs, including Accelerated Mathematics, gifted education projects, STEM learning, and mentoring opportunities that inspire excellence and curiosity.
The Accelerated Mathematics Program provides students with the chance to extend their skills beyond their standard year level, encouraging higher-order thinking, creativity, and resilience. Through this program, students are supported to achieve at advanced levels and develop the confidence to take on new academic challenges.
Our Accelerated Mathematics Program continues to inspire and challenge students to achieve their personal best. Through this program, students develop confidence, discipline and a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom. Here’s what some of our students had to say about their experiences:
"We’ve learnt to challenge ourselves and manage our time in a fast-paced learning environment.”
– Mindy & Rosie, Year 8
“The program has strengthened my problem-solving skills and opened future STEM pathways.”
– Andriana, Year 9
“It’s been an amazing opportunity that taught me confidence, discipline, and humility in learning.”
– Adam, Year 9
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.
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