Berinba Public School

Caring, sharing and achieving in a supportive environment

Telephone02 6226 2110

Emailberinba-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

High Potential and Gifted Education

At Berinba Public School, we are committed to recognising and nurturing the diverse abilities of our students. In alignment with the NSW Department of Education’s High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Policy, our approach ensures that students demonstrating high potential across intellectual, creative, social-emotional, and physical domains are supported to achieve personal excellence.​

Our educational programs are designed to provide equitable access to quality learning opportunities, catering to the unique strengths and aspirations of each student. We employ evidence-informed teaching practices and differentiated learning experiences to challenge and engage high potential and gifted students, fostering their growth and achievement.​

Identification of high potential and gifted students involves a comprehensive assessment process, including teacher observations, student performance data, and consultation with families. This ensures that our provisions are responsive to the individual learning needs and well-being of our students.​

We prioritise creating inclusive learning environments that support the social emotional development of all students. By collaborating with families and the wider community, we aim to enhance educational outcomes and provide pathways for students to excel in their areas of strength.​

Our staff engage in ongoing professional learning to stay abreast of current research and best practices in high potential and gifted education. This commitment ensures that our teaching strategies remain effective and responsive to the evolving needs of our students.​

At Berinba Public School, we believe in fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, empowering every student to thrive and reach their full potential.

 

High potential students

High potential students are those whose potential exceeds that of students of the same age in one or more domains. Their potential may be assessed as beyond the average range across any domain. They may benefit from an enriched or extended curriculum and learning opportunities beyond the typical level of students the same age.

Gifted students

Gifted students’ potential significantly exceeds that of students of the same age in one or more domains. These students typically develop talent and achieve mastery notably faster than their age peers. They may benefit from an extended curriculum and learning opportunities significantly beyond the typical level of students the same age.

Highly gifted students

Highly gifted students’ potential vastly exceeds that of students of the same age in one or more domains. Highly gifted students have potential assessed in the top 1% or less of age peers. Highly gifted students may require specific and more significant curriculum adjustments to meet their learning and wellbeing needs.