High potential and gifted education

Leumeah High School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and enriching environment that recognises and nurtures the unique talents of our high potential and gifted learners. Our commitment to the HPGE policy is reflected in our innovative teaching practices and diverse learning experiences, enhanced by the use of iPad technology. This integration of iPads allows us to create interactive and engaging lessons that challenge and support students at all levels.

Every student has the potential to excel, and we strive to provide tailored programs that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through a combination of differentiated instruction, enrichment opportunities, and a supportive community, we aim to cultivate a love of learning that empowers students to reach their potential.

We invite you to explore the various initiatives and resources we offer in the HPGE program. Together, we empower our gifted learners to thrive and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world around them.

Thank you for being part of our educational journey!

Warm regards,

Christina Mateus

Principal

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SCHOOL VISION

At Leumeah High School our vision for High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) is to create an inspiring learning environment where innovative teaching practices and cutting-edge technology come together to enhance the educational experiences of all learners. We are committed to providing a dynamic curriculum enriched with diverse electives that foster creativity, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Through PLPs (Personalised Learning Pathways) and collaborative projects, we empower students to explore their passions and develop their unique talents. Our goal is to cultivate a community of lifelong learners who are equipped to navigate and contribute to an ever-changing world.

By embracing innovation and technology, we strive to engage our gifted students in meaningful ways, ensuring they are not only prepared for academic success but also poised to make a positive impact on society. Together, we will inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

ALIGN WITH HPGE POLICY

Leumeah High School's vision for HPGE not only complements the policy, it also embodies its core principles, focusing on innovation, personalisation and engagement to support gifted learners in several ways:

Innovative teaching practices and integration of technology create a stimulating learning environment.

Personalised Learning Pathways (PLPs) allow students to explore their interests and develop their talents.

Enrichment electives encourage a broad curriculum that fosters critical thinking and creativity, ensuring that gifted learners have access to a rich variety of learning opportunities.

Our goal to cultivate lifelong learners who can navigate and impact an ever-changing world clearly reflects the HPGE objective, preparing students not just for academic success but for active citizenship.

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.

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WHY HPGE MATTERS AT LEUMEAH HIGH SCHOOL?

It ensures that our gifted and high potential students receive the support and challenges they need to thrive. By implementing HPGE strategies, we create an environment where students can fully explore their abilities, interests, and passions.

HPGE is essential for fostering a culture of excellence, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. It cultivates a diverse learning community where all students, regardless of their abilities, can benefit from a rich and engaging curriculum that meets their unique learning needs.

This approach not only enhances individual student outcomes but also contributes to a dynamic school environment where collaboration, engagement, and a love of learning are encouraged.

In our classroom

Our school meets the needs of HPGE students through innovative teaching practices supported by a 1:1 iPad program, enabling differentiated tasks that extend pace, complexity and higher-order thinking. Digital tools are used to support formative assessment, inquiry-based projects and cross-curricular learning, while explicitly developing critical and creative thinking skills. Flexible grouping, leadership opportunities, strengths-based feedback and safe, supportive learning environments empower HPGE students to collaborate, take risks, reflect on their learning and achieve personal excellence across the four domains, intellectual, creative, physical, and social and emotional.

Across our school

Our school offers a range of targeted activities designed to challenge and engage HPGE students, fostering their intellectual, creative, social/emotional and physical development. These activities provide opportunities for advanced learning, leadership, collaboration, and the application of higher-order thinking skills across a variety of contexts.

Enrichment electives
Targeted Mathematics Tutoring
Debating and Public Speaking
SRC and ARC Leadership
Junior AECG
Creative Writing groups and enrichment workshops
Elite Sport Pathways and performance enhancement
Academic and High Potential Scholarship Program
Performance based cultural expression
First Nations Dance Troupe

Across NSW

The Representative School Sport Pathways CHSSA events enable our students to trial and compete in sports at regional, state and national levels, fostering discipline, commitment and collaboration.
National Academic Competition - Maths Olympiad provides a stimulating opportunity for students to develop advanced problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts in a competitive yet supportive environment.
Premiers Reading Challenge – helps to inspire a love of reading, develop comprehension skills, and encourage students to explore a wide range of literature beyond the classroom.
The Premier’s Debating Challenge helps our students to build logical arguments and confidence in public speaking.