High potential and gifted education

In our classroom

At East Hills Public School, we believe that all students have different kinds of potential. We include High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) in our daily teaching. We focus on regular assessment, evidence-based teaching methods, and adapting lessons to meet each student’s needs. This is guided by explicit teaching through the EHPS Teacher Learning Cycle.

Here are some of the ways we support all students:

Formative Assessment Tools:-

Teachers check for understanding using tests, observation checklists, and student work samples to find out what students do well and where they can improve. This helps teachers plan lessons that support ongoing learning and engagement.

Differentiating Learning Teachers:-

Differentiate learning by tailoring lessons to meet each child’s unique needs, interests, and abilities. This means they use a variety of teaching methods, activities, and materials to help every student understand and be successful in learning at their own pace. Whether a student needs extra support, more challenge, or prefers to learn in a particular way, the teacher adapts the lessons so all children can succeed and feel confident.

High Expectations in Lessons:-

Teachers have high expectations of students by believing in their ability to learn and grow. They encourage children to try their best, set clear goals, and provide support to help them reach those goals. This positive belief helps students build confidence, stay motivated, and achieve their full potential.

Across our school

At East Hills Public School, High Potential and Gifted Education is an integral part of our core focus. We recognise and nurture the individual talents of every student by offering flexible, diverse, and enriching opportunities that promote growth across academic, creative, social, and physical areas.

Teachers learn more about HPGE through professional learning and work together to share ideas and plan lessons to allow all students to reach their full potential. This helps ensure all students get the best possible support to grow their talents.

Here are some of the opportunities available to support the development of student potential and talents at East Hills Public School:

· Creative Arts Club

· Interschool competitions – PSSA, Swimming Carnival, Athletics Carnival, Gala days

· Student Leadership Team

· Public speaking

· Dance groups

· School camps

· Wellbeing programs – Second Step Program & Positive Behaviour for Learning

· Curriculum-aligned excursions and incursions

Our five Learner Dispositions—being reflective, gritty, curious, collaborative, and taking ownership—help students become confident and independent learners. These qualities encourage them to think deeply, keep trying even when things are tough, ask questions, work well with others, and take responsibility for their own learning. Together, these habits support lifelong success.

Across NSW

We provide opportunities for enriched learning and participation in local network and regional competitions. These experiences encourage our students to challenge themselves and compete with peers across the region. EHPS is fortunate to have neighbouring local school networks with East Hills Girls Technology High School and East Hills Boys Technology High School. HPGE and Orientation/Transition programs are highlights of this learning hub.