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.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Sefton High School values the importance of High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) and ensures that programs and lessons are adjusted to maximise the talents of our students across a range of fields.

Staff meet three times a term as part of Professional Learning Community (PLC) groups to ensure that the key principles of HPGE policy are adopted to meet the needs of our student body across four key learning domains; whether that is creative, intellectual, physical or socio-emotional. Our staff value the importance of creating appropriate learning environments and making deliberate adjustments to content to ensure that our students can achieve their potential across a range of pursuits.

ur programs offer additional opportunities for students to enhance their learning and particpation at SHS.

A range of co-curricular activities are available.

Leadership and service

• Prefects
• Student Representative Council
• Peer Support
• School Assistance Squad
• Books and Buddies
• Maths Mates
• House Leaders
• Library Assistants
• Readers and Writers
• Years 9 and 10 Gala Day Coaches
• Swimming School Assistants
• Year Charity Fundraising Committees
• Year 8 Office Messengers

Competitions

• Sport
• English
• Mathematics including the Mathematics Challenge and Enrichment Programs
• Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Technology
• Premier’s Reading Challenge
• Tournament of the Minds
• Zero Robotics
• Regional and State Sport Knock Out Competitions
• Zone, Regional and State Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Competitions
• Year 7 Gala Days
• Year 8 Gala Days
• Year 7 Swimming School

Cocurricular activities

• Book Club
• Chess Club
• Dance Group
• Drama Club
• English Debating
• History Debating
• Photography Club
• Public Speaking
• Visual Arts Club

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 strategiesopen_in_new 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.

Location map

We are located at 41-43 Hector Street, SEFTON NSW 2162.

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Catching public transport

Public transport is a great way to safely get to and from school.

Catching a bus

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Catching a train

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Driving and parking

The start and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and drivers outside schools.

When driving and parking near our school, please:

• ensure you park safely in school zones
• follow speed signs
• do not make U-turns or 3-point turns outside the school.

Parking on school grounds

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Need help getting to school?

If your child has a disability or additional needs, they may be eligible for the Assisted School Travel Program. Contact us to learn more or get help planning your child's journey to school.

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