Inspire – High potential and gifted education (HPGE)

Every student learns in their own unique way, and some shine brightly in creativity, problem-solving, leadership, or sport.

At South Wagga Public School, we celebrate these strengths and are committed to nurturing them.

Through inspiring lessons, exciting opportunities and engaging activities, we support every learner to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Recognising potential and developing talent

Our dedicated teachers take the time to get to know every student, helping them shine and reach their best. We believe in each child’s unique abilities and are committed to supporting and guiding them every step of the way.

Tailored lessons

We know every student learns in their own unique way. That’s why our teachers tailor lessons to match each student’s strengths and interests, offering challenges and fun extension activities to keep learning exciting and inspiring.

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Rich opportunities and activities

Students have the chance to explore and grow their talents in the arts, sports, leadership, and so much more - discovering new passions and building confidence along the way.

Opening doors to wider experiences

Our students have the exciting chance to take part in a variety of state-wide opportunities designed to challenge them and help their talents shine even brighter.

What is high potential and gifted education?

Inspire – 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

Differentiated tasks that adjust pace, complexity and higher-order thinking.
Formative assessment to monitor growth and adapt learning.
Explicit teaching of critical thinking and problem-solving strategies.
Tasks that promote choice, authenticity, and critical and creative thinking including cross-curricular projects.
Flexible grouping for collaborative ideation and presentation.
Differentiated movement tasks and skill refinement in PDHPE.
Supportive learning environments that enable exploration and self-assessment.
Strengths-based feedback and goal setting.
Opportunities for leadership within the classroom.
Structured peer collaboration and reflection.
Safe learning environments that encourage confidence, risk-taking, and perseverance.

Across our school

Debating
School band
Public speaking
Coding clubs
Academic competitions
Tournament of Minds
Drama Llamas
Dance groups
Chess club
Choir
Creative writing groups
Sport representation
School Parliament
Wellbeing programs (The Resilience Project)
Fortnightly HPGE interest groups
HPGE opportunities with Wagga Wagga High School and Riverina Environmental education centre (REEC)

Across NSW

The Premier’s Spelling Bee promotes our students’ vocabulary development and attention to detail in competitive settings.
The Premier’s Debating Challenge helps our students to build logical arguments and confidence in public speaking.
The Schools Spectacular is an iconic performing arts event that celebrates the talents, diversity and creativity of students from across NSW public schools.
Participation in music ensembles (e.g. State Wind Orchestra, State Choirs) hones our students’ musical skills, discipline and ensemble awareness.
The Premier’s Sporting Challenge (PSC) promotes whole-school participation in physical activity with leadership pathways and professional learning.
The Representative School Sport Pathway and PSSA events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.