High potential and gifted education

Some students learn more quickly or more easily than others. They may show strengths in creativity, problem-solving, leadership, or sport.

At Nyngan Public School, we recognise and nurture these strengths early. We support advanced learners with high-quality teaching and meaningful opportunities to help them grow and thrive.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Recognising potential and developing talent

Our teachers identify student strengths and create learning experiences that help each student achieve their personal best.

Differentiated teaching & learning programs

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 develop their talents through activities in the arts, sport, leadership, and other interest areas.

Opening doors to wider experiences

Our students take part in state-wide opportunities designed to extend and enrich their 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 our school and across NSW

Our high potential and gifted education opportunities

Students at Nyngan Public School engage with HPGE through classroom learning, school-wide programs, and NSW state initiatives.

In our classrooms

Differentiated tasks that adjust pace, complexity, and higher-order thinking
Formative assessment to monitor growth and adapt learning
Flexible grouping for collaboration and presentation
Opportunities to take lead roles in demonstrations or team strategy
Supportive learning environments that encourage exploration and self-assessment
Strengths-based feedback and goal setting
Leadership opportunities within classroom activities
Safe learning environments that promote confidence, risk-taking, and perseverance

Across our school

Student Representative Council (SRC)
Wakakirri Mayi Dance Group
House competitions
Drama Group
Dance Group
Gardening Club
Choir
Drumming Ensemble
Film Club
Waste 2 Art
Public speaking competitions
Participation in whole-school inclusion and wellbeing initiatives

Across NSW

Nyngan Public School students can also access Department of Education programs, including:

Representative School Sport Pathway, PSSA, and CHSSA events, allowing students to trial and compete at regional, state, and national levels
The Premier’s Sporting Challenge (PSC), which supports student wellbeing and physical activity through participation and leadership pathways
The Premier’s Spelling Bee, which extends vocabulary development and accuracy under competitive conditions