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.
We are committed to recognising and nurturing high potential and gifted students, ensuring every student can thrive at our school.
Staff regularly use differentiated tasks within their programming and teaching that adjust pace, tasks and complexity.
Flexible groupings for collaborative ideation and presentation, targeted learning goals, and strengths-based feedback is used to cater to individual learning profiles.
Our staff regularly engage in professional development to ensure the most current research-based practices are being used.
Students are able to engage in opportunities including:
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Debating
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Eisteddfod
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Peer mentoring
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Student leadership opportunities
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Participation in whole-school inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
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Public speaking
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Kelso’s got talent
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Band
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Learn to swim
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Cultural activities
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Excursions and incursions
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Lunchtime and interest-based groups
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Musica Viva
Our Enrichment Partnerships with universities deepen our students’ intellectual curiosity while developing innovation and collaboration.
Participation in ensembles with Denison College of Secondary Education Kelso High Campus hones our students’ musical skills, discipline and ensemble awareness.
The Representative School Sport Pathway and PSSA and CHSSA events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.
Our mentoring programs connect our students with trusted adults to build confidence, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
Voices that inspire, academic competitions
Our Whole School Public Speaking Competition is a key opportunity that encourages students to develop confidence, critical thinking, and effective communication skills. This competition challenges participants to craft and deliver compelling speeches, showcasing their creativity and intellect. It’s a celebration of student voice and a platform for our gifted and talented learners to shine.
Celebrating excellence in PSSA sports
Primary Schools Sports Association PSSA sports offer our students a fantastic opportunity to develop their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while proudly representing our school. We are excited to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Maison, who was crowned 11 Years Boys Champion, and Ben, who claimed the Junior Boys Champion title. Their dedication and success highlight the exceptional sporting opportunities available at Kelso Public School.
Concert band, talent in every note
The Kelso Public School HPGE Concert Band showcases the exceptional musical talents of our students, who have been honing their skills through dedicated lessons with Mrs McLeod. This talented group has impressed audiences with their performances at various school assemblies and the Bathurst Eisteddfod. Demonstrating a wide range of musical abilities, students skillfully play instruments including drums, trumpets, saxophones, clarinets, keyboards, and a variety of percussion instruments. Their passion and commitment to music continue to inspire our school community.
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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