High potential and gifted education

Some students excel in creativity, critical thinking, leadership, or sport. At Mortdale Public School, we identify and nurture these talents and we provide enriched lessons and activities designed to help learners develop and succeed.

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 Mortdale Public School, we support high potential and gifted students through tailored classroom programs that challenge and engage their unique abilities.

HPGE Classroom Offerings

Differentiated Curriculum: Learning tasks are personalised to extend higher-order thinking and problem-solving.
Enrichment Activities: Students explore passions through creative, critical, and advanced learning experiences.
Flexible Grouping: Peer collaboration with similar-ability learners fosters challenge and support.
Depth and Complexity: Teaching tools deepen understanding and connect concepts across subjects.
Assessment and Feedback: Ongoing assessment helps tailor learning to each student’s growth.
Social-Emotional Support: Strategies promote resilience and motivation alongside academic growth.

Supporting Your Child

We collaborate with families to ensure each child’s learning needs and interests are met both at school and home.

Across our school

Mortdale Public School supports high potential and gifted students through whole-school programs that complement classroom learning and foster holistic development.

Key HPGE Programs

Identification: Using observations, assessments, and referrals to find high potential learners.
Specialist Groups: Advanced learning classes, extension programs, and participation in competitions.
Curriculum: Adjustments and acceleration to match student abilities and pace.
Teacher Training: Ongoing professional development in high potential and gifted education.
Partnerships: Collaborations with universities and community organisations for enriched experiences.
Wellbeing Support: Social-emotional programs, leadership, and peer mentoring.

Our Approach

A coordinated team oversees HPGE initiatives, regularly monitors progress, and engages families to create an inclusive, stimulating environment.

Across NSW

Mortdale Public School connects high potential and gifted students to state-wide HPGE programs that extend learning beyond the classroom.

Key State-Wide Programs

Selective School Support: Pathways for Opportunity Classes and selective high schools.
Enrichment Activities: Participation in Department of Education workshops, summer schools, and competitions.
External Competitions: Access to academic challenges showcasing student talents.
Specialist Centres: Involvement in NSW Specialist HPGE Centres for extension.
Networking and Leadership: Engagement in forums, conferences, and leadership programs with peers statewide.