High Potential and Gifted Education
At Springwood Public School we offer a wide range of opportunities for all students including our High Potential and Gifted students. In line with the High Potential and Gifted Education Policy Springwood Public School promotes engagement and challenge for every student in every classroom. Further information on High Potential and Gifted Education can be found below or via the following link:
Supporting Parents and Carers
Advice for parents and carers of high potential and gifted students.
The High Potential and Gifted Education Policy has been developed after extensive consultation with parent organisations including the Federation of Parents and Citizens Association of NSW, Gifted Families Support Group and Gifted Learners with Disability Australia.
Signs of high potential
High potential and gifted children tend to:
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be intensely curious
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learn new ideas or skills quickly and easily
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display a good memory
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ask complex questions
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be creative
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enjoy thinking in complex ways
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require fewer repetitions when learning new things
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become intensely focused in their area of interest or passion.
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Children with high potential like to be challenged. If you observe your child is more advanced than their peers, in any area or domain, it is recommended that you discuss this with your child's teacher or other professional.
A rapid rate of learning means these children may enjoy opportunities beyond the typical level of other children their age.
Resources are available to support your child at school and at home.
Below are some of the enriching activities offered at Springwood Public School
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Dance Program
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Extension Maths Groups
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Student Representative Council
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School Band Program
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Blue Mountains PSSA (Primary School Sports Association) and Sydney West Sporting Team tryouts
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Annual Poetry Competition
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Spelling Bee
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Springwood Spectacular - Annual Performance Evening
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Stage 2 Coding/Robotics
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Blue Mountains Primary School Sports Association - Carnivals, Trials and Region/State/National Events
- Cheer Program
- Tournament of the Minds
- Year 6 Leadership Program
- School Choir
- Debating
- Public Speaking
- Ukulele
- Visual Arts Extension Group (Pottery)
- Maths Olympiad
- Film By the Eucalypts - Student Film Making Project Event
- Game Changer Challenge
