High potential and gifted education

Our teachers nurture high potential and gifted students through engaging, challenging and supportive classroom experiences. Learning is personalised, and students are encouraged to think deeply, take creative risks, and extend their skills across all subjects.

In our classrooms, students experience:

• high expectations and differentiated learning that challenges every student to reach their potential
• rich and varied learning tasks that promote creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking
• flexible grouping, peer collaboration and strengths-based feedback to support growth
• opportunities to take the lead in discussions, presentations and cross-curricular projects
• extension pathways in key learning areas such as Mathematics, Science, English and the Arts
• regular reflection and goal setting so students can track their progress and celebrate success.

High potential and gifted students are supported and celebrated across every part of school life. From leadership and creative arts to STEM, sport and community service, our programs help students connect, contribute and grow as confident, capable learners.

Across our school, students can:

• join enrichment programs such as Prosperitas, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and debating
• complete part of their HSC early by studying Advanced Mathematics through our Accelerated Mathematics program
• participate in extension groups for STEM, creative arts and digital technology
• take part in academic challenges, competitions and mentoring programs
• develop leadership skills through the Student Representative Council, peer mentoring and community projects
• contribute to events such as Harmony Week, CAPA showcases and sustainability initiatives
• access personalised learning plans, study support, and goal-setting sessions with staff mentors.

Our high potential and gifted students represent Quakers Hill High School proudly in statewide and national programs that recognise talent, perseverance and excellence. These experiences inspire students to set ambitious goals and connect with others who share their passion for learning.

Across NSW, our students participate in:

• the NSW School Spectacular and NSW Public Schools State Drama Festival
• the Premier’s Debating Challenge and public speaking competitions
• state and regional sporting teams, gala days and knockout competitions
• university enrichment programs such as Learning Labs and ICAS academic challenges
• The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, which fosters leadership, service and resilience.