High potential and gifted education

At Rydalmere East, we recognise that high potential and giftedness appear in diverse ways across all learners. Our approach to High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) is embedded in daily teaching and learning, guided by evidence-based practices, formative assessment, and purposeful differentiation designed to meet the unique needs of every student.

Our dedicated teachers identify each student’s strengths and learning needs through ongoing assessment, observation, and student self-reflection. This insight guides the design of tailored learning experiences that challenge and extend students’ abilities across key learning areas, with a strong focus on cognitive, creative, physical, and social-emotional domains.

Students engage in flexible learning pathways including enrichment activities, extension tasks, and acceleration when appropriate. We promote rich opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and student voice, encouraging risk-taking, problem-solving, and creativity within supportive classroom environments. Clear goals and regular self-assessment empower students to develop a growth mindset, resilience, and confidence.

Our educators continuously refine their skills through professional learning and collaborative planning, ensuring consistent, high-quality curriculum differentiation that benefits all learners. By nurturing the whole child, Rydalmere East is committed to fostering the potential of every student and enabling them to thrive both academically and personally.

At Rydalmere East Public School, High Potential and Gifted Education is an integral part of our everyday learning. We recognise and nurture the unique talents of every student by offering flexible, diverse, and enriching opportunities that support growth across academic, creative, social, and physical domains.

Some of the opportunities available to support talent development at Rydalmere East Public School include:

• Debating and public speaking

• STEM Club
• Chess Club
• Dance Groups
• Choir and singing groups
• Gardening club
• Defense club
• Education week showcase
• Musical Instrument group
• Student Representative Council (SRC)
• Interschool and representative sport pathways including PSSA and zone competitions
• Wellbeing programs including Kenny celebrations and Kenny's markets
• Curriculum-aligned excursions and incursions such as Musica Viva, author visits and Healthy Harold

These programs are designed to challenge and extend students’ abilities while fostering leadership, collaboration, creativity, and resilience within a supportive school community.

At Rydalmere East Public School, we actively encourage participation in statewide competitions and enrichment activities, providing our students with valuable opportunities to challenge themselves and excel. Through this collaborative and enriched approach, we ensure all student’s unique talents are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

Some of the opportunities available to support the talent development of students at Rydalmere East Public School include:

• NSW PSSA School Sport Pathways
• Premiers Reading Challenge
• Premiers Sporting Challenge
• Granny Smith Dance Festival
• Ultimate Dance Challenge
• Carlingford Network Representative Council