Enrichment: High Potential and Gifted Education

Enrichment: High Potential and Gifted Education

Intellectual Domain

Students with high potential in the intellectual domain often demonstrate advanced thinking, curiosity, and deep understanding. We recognise this potential through classroom performance, teacher observations, transition data and formal assessments.

Opportunities include:

• Enrichment classes in Years 7 and 8 for high potential and gifted learners

• A cross year elective class for highly gifted students from Years 7 to 10, including individualised learning plans

• Project based learning, academic competitions and targeted mentoring

• Extension programs in literacy, numeracy, science and humanities

• Curriculum acceleration within subjects or across stages, where appropriate

Students in this domain benefit from programs that promote independence, critical thinking and sustained academic challenge.

Physical Domain

Students with potential in the physical domain often demonstrate coordination, commitment, and a strong sense of discipline. We recognise and support physical potential through both curriculum and co curricular opportunities.

Opportunities include:

• Fitness and skill assessments in Year 7 PDHPE lessons

• Differentiated PE and sport programs

• Access to guest coaches and additional training

• Pathways into Stage 5 Physical Activity and Sports Studies

• Support for students balancing representative sport and learning

Students may be identified by teachers, coaches or through self nomination. Our aim is to develop confidence, wellbeing and goal setting alongside physical performance.

Social Emotional Domain

The social emotional domain includes leadership, empathy, teamwork and resilience. At Engadine High School, we see these traits as vital to learning and personal growth. Our programs support students who connect well with others, take initiative, and show potential in communication and collaboration.

Programs include:

• Student Voice, where students take part in school planning and decision making
• Social Justice Action teams, focused on advocacy and service
• Duke of Edinburgh Award, promoting personal development through volunteering, physical activity and goal setting
• Senior leadership roles, including Prefect and Captain pathways
• Mentoring and wellbeing support for students managing high expectations or academic stress

These opportunities are open to all students through application, nomination or teacher referral. We ensure that programs are inclusive, meaningful and supported by strong pastoral care.

Our Commitment

The HPGE program at Engadine High School is supported by all staff, across all learning areas. Staff receive regular professional learning focused on the needs of high potential students. This includes training in differentiation, curriculum design and inclusive teaching practice.

We use student data, teacher insight and feedback from families to identify strengths, monitor progress and review placements. Students can be referred into the programs at any stage of their schooling.

We are proud of our culture of high expectations and believe that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

To learn more about our HPGE program or to discuss your child’s learning needs, please contact Deputy Principal Mr Blake Leonard.