High potential and gifted education

At BWSODE we are committed to nurturing the unique talents and abilities of our students, including those with high potential and giftedness. Recognising the diverse needs of gifted learners, we implement tailored educational strategies designed to challenge, engage, and inspire. Our dedicated staff use differentiated learning approaches, enriched curriculum opportunities, and flexible learning pathways to ensure every student can reach their full potential. Despite the challenges of our rural and remote setting, we leverage innovative technologies, collaborative partnerships, and targeted professional development to provide equitable access to high-quality gifted education. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment where gifted students feel valued and motivated to excel academically, creatively, and personally. Together, we empower our students to become confident, lifelong learners and future leaders.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Recognising potential and developing talent

Our teachers find potential and nurture our students to be the best they can be.

Tailored lessons

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 take part in opportunities to develop their talent in the arts, sport, leadership and more.

Opening doors to wider experiences

Our students can participate in a wide range of state-wide opportunities that aim to extend and enrich student 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 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.
Supportive learning environments that enable exploration and self-assessment.
OC Classes through Aurora High School

Across our school

STEM and coding
Academic competitions
Visual arts and drama workshops
Creative writing groups
Public Speaking/Debating

Across NSW

The Premier’s Spelling Bee promotes our students’ vocabulary development and attention to detail in competitive settings.
The PSSA events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at district, regional, and state levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.