High potential and gifted education

Many students have high potential, and we help that potential to grow into something powerful. We recognise that high ability does not look the same in every student, and our goal is to nurture their strengths with personalised pathways, real-world challenges, and supportive relationships that empower them to excel. Gifted students are those whose potential significantly exceeds that of students of the same age in one or more subjects or areas.

Our unique school context offers rich opportunities for excellence across both Face-to-Face and Distance Education, allowing us to cater for a diverse range of learning styles, skillsets and interests. Whether students are working in a hands-on classroom, collaborating digitally, or pursuing independent study, they are encouraged to aim high and build confidence in their abilities. We are committed to supporting success — academic, social, artistic and sporting — at the highest levels.

We provide a broad range of opportunities aligned with the four domains of potential outlined in the HPGE model:

By valuing these domains equally, we ensure that every student has room to flourish — not just in one area, but across the full spectrum of their potential.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

We offer an educational experience enriched with opportunity, expert teaching and strong wellbeing support.

We do not just recognise high potential — we know how to grow it with precision and care.

More Than a Classroom

Camden Haven High School offers public education with heart, ambition and innovation. With both Face-to-Face and Distance Education pathways, small school relationships and big school opportunities, students can pursue excellence in the way that suits them best.

Your child will be known. Your child will be challenged. Your child will be supported to grow into something remarkable.

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 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

At Camden Haven High School, we recognise that high potential comes in many forms — intellectual, creative, physical and social–emotional — and we are committed to nurturing these strengths in every classroom. We believe every student should have the chance to stretch their thinking, discover their passions and thrive in a supportive learning environment.

In our classrooms, teachers get to know their students deeply and use evidence-informed strategies to tailor learning experiences. We identify students’ learning needs early and provide targeted challenge through enrichment, extension and when appropriate, acceleration.

We design learning spaces that encourage curiosity, collaboration, risk taking and a sense of belonging. Students are regularly offered opportunities to extend their learning through:

• flexible group tasks that promote collaboration and presentation

• student-led activities and leadership roles

• individualised extension tasks and project-based learning

• cross-curricular challenges that encourage creative and critical thinking

• authentic tasks that promote choice and voice in learning

Feedback is timely and purposeful, with clear goals and opportunities for students to reflect and self-assess. We measure impact through student work samples, growth over time and teacher–student reflection.

Students identified as high potential or gifted are provided with tailored learning pathways and advanced opportunities to engage deeply with their areas of strength — both inside and beyond the classroom.

At Camden Haven High School, high potential is not just recognised — it is cultivated.

Across NSW

• The Schools Spectacular is an iconic performing arts event that celebrates the talents, diversity and creativity of students from across NSW public schools.

• Our STEM Enrichment Partnerships with industry and universities deepen our students’ intellectual curiosity while developing innovation and collaboration.

• The Premier’s Sporting Challenge (PSC) promotes whole-school participation in physical activity with leadership pathways and professional learning.

Help for your high potential child

If your child shows signs of high potential, contact us. We can share how our HPGE support can guide their learning journey.

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