High potential and gifted education

At Hay Public School, HPGE lives in everyday practice. We are committed to recognising and nurturing high potential and gifted students, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive and flourish at our school.

• 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.
• Flexible grouping for collaborative work and presentation
• Opportunities to demonstrate excellence in identified areas of interest
• Targeted learning goals to meet individual need.

Our school recognises that every student is individual, and we provide flexible and diverse opportunities for students to explore and grow their strengths outside the classroom.

• Leadership skills are cultivated through involvement in Student Parliament, Peer Support and various school roles where students have the opportunity to participate in mentoring programs and leadership of major events including ANZAC commemorations, Remembrance Day and NAIDOC assemblies.

• Talent in the arts is celebrated and extended through KROP, Operation Art and music opportunities like South West Music and Amplify.
• For those with sporting interests, we have school sporting teams and representative sporting pathways that encourage physical development and teamwork.
• We also support students in developing their communication and critical thinking abilities through Public Speaking and Debating programs. Additionally, our students have the chance to participate in a variety of academic competitions that challenge and extend their intellectual growth.

Our students participate in a wide range of statewide programs to extend and enrich student potential. HPGE across our state includes:

• Hay Public School continues to prioritise sporting participation in a multitude of competitions including gala days, combined schools knock out competitions and selection through to zone, regional and state carnivals, which foster discipline, commitment and collaboration.
• The Representative School Sport Pathway and PSSA events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.
• The Premier's Reading Challenge encourages students to engage with a variety of texts and develop a passion for reading.
• Statewide and NSW Department of Education support is available for high potential and gifted students, and we help with entries, preparation and reflection so every experience feeds back into learning.