HPG students who demonstrate high potential in the intellectual domain exhibit advanced cognitive abilities, including exceptional problem-solving, reasoning, and academic skills, particularly in areas like math, language, and science.

HPG students who demonstrate high potential in the intellectual domain exhibit advanced cognitive abilities, including exceptional problem-solving, reasoning, and academic skills, particularly in areas like math, language, and science.

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Classroom differentiation of content complexity and pace including:

  • reduction of repetition
  • using Bloom’s Taxonomy to layer questioning so that students work with higher order thinking skills
  • providing choice where students select tasks at their level of readiness
  • more complex texts
  • extension tasks
  • independent or small group acceleration within a subject
Enrichment opportunities including:
  • academic competitions for eg, Premier’s Spelling Bee, WESSTA Geography Competition, University of Newcastle Humanities and Social Science Challenge, ASX Sharemarket Game, Launchbox Science Project and
  • independent inquiry/passion projects
  • excursions and school-based activities such as Bell Shakespeare Theatre performances, Awabakal Environmental Education Centre Field Work
School Based Clubs including:
  • games club
  • chess club
Selection for:

  • LEAP program

  • interschool competitions or experiences which include mentoring such as:

    • debating teams participating in the Premier’s Debating Challenge
    • public speaking competition eg Lions Youth of the Year Public Speaking competition and Rotary Youth Speaks competition.

  • University of Newcastle HunterWise program (Hunter Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship)

    • Women in Aviation Careers Workshops
    • ME program: Girls with a Mission
    • ME Program: STEM Construction Challenge

  • Selection for extended experiences for senior students:

    • HSC Study Days
    • HSC High Achievers Day
    • University of Newcastle High Performing Students program

Creative domain

Students with exceptional creativity and originality, often displaying innovative thinking in artistic expression, design, or conceptual problem-solving.

Social-Emotional domain

Students who display strong leadership, emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to influence and guide others, contributing positively to social contexts and group dynamics.

Physical domain

Students who show advanced skills in physical activities or sports, with exceptional coordination, strategy, and athletic performance beyond typical age expectations.

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