High potential and gifted education

At GRC Hurstville Campus, we are committed to nurturing high-potential and gifted learners across the intellectual, creative, social-emotional, and physical domains.

Our approach aligns with the NSW Department of Education’s High Potential and Gifted Education Policy, ensuring that every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to reach personal excellence.
We use evidence-informed practices including differentiation, explicit teaching, formative assessment, flexible grouping, advanced pathways, and a rich range of enrichment programs.

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.

In our classroom

Enrichment Class

The Enrichment Class is offered by application and caters for our selective stream, providing a rigorous and fast-paced learning environment for high-potential students. Learners engage in project-based and cross-curricular real-world tasks, personalised online programs such as Maths Pathway where they work at their own level, as well as advanced learning pathways and subject acceleration based on readiness. Through explicit teaching and ongoing formative assessment, students receive targeted extension that deepens understanding, builds higher-order thinking, and enables them to achieve their full academic potential.

Solar Car Challenge

Students design, build, and race solar-powered vehicles, applying STEM thinking and engineering skills in a competitive challenge.

Across our school

Chess Tournament
Students develop strategic thinking, problem-solving, and competitive play.
Creative Writing Workshops
Students refine writing skills and explore imaginative and persuasive forms.
Public Speaking & Debating
Students practise persuasive speaking, build confidence, and develop teamwork through structured arguments and presentations.
Environmental Sustainability Projects
Students engage in school-wide sustainability initiatives and authentic environmental problem-solving.
Recording Studio Program / Music Groups
Students explore music production and performance, building technical and creative skills.
Rock Band / Drumming Ensemble / College & School Band
Ensemble groups perform at school events and assemblies, showcasing musical confidence.
Sign Language Club
Students learn Auslan basics, promoting inclusion and communication awareness.
Student Representative Council (SRC)
Students lead initiatives, represent peers, and contribute to school improvement.
Prefects & Student Leadership Body
Students build leadership capability through service, representation, and event leadership.
Peer Support Program (Year 10 mentoring Year 7)
Older students mentor younger peers, supporting wellbeing and positive relationships.
Aspiring Athletes Program
Students develop fitness, resilience, and commitment through specialised training sessions, with extension opportunities for those demonstrating strong skill, effort, and growth in physical performance.
Sports and Swimming Carnivals
Whole-school events that promote physical activity and provide opportunities for high-potential athletes to demonstrate talent, extend their skills, and excel in a supportive and challenging environment.

Across NSW

ICAS National/International Assessments
Students sit national and international academic assessments that challenge them across a range of subject areas.
Game Changer Challenge
Students work in teams to solve real-world problems using innovation and design thinking.
Young Change Agents
Students develop and pitch social enterprise ideas in NSW-wide showcases.
NRMA Future of Transport Challenge
Students collaborate to design innovative, future-focused transport solutions and compete across NSW.
Western Sydney University Blueprint Business Challenge
Student teams develop, refine, and pitch business ideas to industry and university judges.
Regional Debating & Public Speaking Competitions
Students represent the school and compete against other NSW schools.
Representation in Inter-School Creative and Performance Events
Students participate in regional showcases, festivals, and network performances.
Georges River College Band
Students perform with peers from across the college in major musical events across NSW.
Inter-School and Zone Sporting Pathways
Students compete against local and regional schools in zone sporting events.
Regional Sporting Trials & Representative Teams
Students trial for and participate in regional and state representative teams.
Knockout Sporting Competitions
Students progress to state-level competitions based on performance.