High potential and gifted education
Some students learn faster and more easily than others. These students may shine in creativity, thinking, leadership or sport.
At our school, we recognise and nurture these strengths early. We support advanced learners with great lessons and activities to help them grow and thrive.
Our aim is to provide opportunities for students to explore their talents, develop advanced skills, and engage in enriching learning experiences tailored to their unique abilities.
Our HPGE program is committed to delivering:
- Differentiated curriculum: Tailored learning activities that stretch students' thinking and creativity beyond the standard curriculum.
- Enrichment opportunities: Access to advanced projects, competitions, and collaborative learning experiences that foster critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Individual learning plans: Personalised goals and support strategies developed in partnership with students, families, and educators to ensure ongoing growth.
- Mentoring and extension activities: Opportunities to connect with experts, participate in specialised targeted learning programs, and deepen areas of personal interest.
- Social and emotional support: Programs designed to support the wellbeing of gifted students, helping them build resilience and connect with peers who share similar interests.
At Cobar Public School, we offer:
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Musical incursions
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Vocal Ensemble
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Recorder Ensemble/ Festival of Instrumental Music
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Drumbeats
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Moorambilla Voices
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Festival of Speech
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Public Speaking opportunities
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Premier’s Spelling, Reading, and Sporting Challenges
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Opportunities for students’ artwork to be displayed locally, regionally, and at the state level
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Science and Engineering Challenges
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Local, regional, and state sporting opportunities
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Student Representative Council
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Kindness Club
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Resilience Project
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Positive Behaviour for Learning program
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On-demand assessments
Our dedicated staff are committed to identifying and supporting highly potential and gifted students, ensuring they are challenged, motivated, and inspired to reach their full potential.
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.
Help for your high potential child
If your child shows signs of high potential, contact us. We can share how our HPGE support can guide their learning journey.
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