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Bankstown West Public School

Respect, Believe, Succeed

Telephone02 9790 6158

Emailbankstownw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

High Potential and Gifted Education

The Education Act (NSW) 1990 supports every student to achieve their educational potential. High potential and gifted students across all 4 domains of potential (intellectual, creative, physical and social-emotional) require evidence-based talent development to optimise their growth and achievement.

The High Potential and Gifted Education Policy promotes engagement and challenge for every student in every school. The policy also identifies and addresses the learning needs of high-potential and gifted students.

Domains of Potential

INTELLECTUAL

Refers to natural abilities in processing, understanding, reasoning, and the transfer of learning.

CREATIVE

Refers to natural abilities in imagination, invention and originality.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL

Refers to natural abilities in self-management and relating to and interacting with others.

PHYSICAL

Refers to natural abilities in muscular movement and motor control.

Department Resources

DoE resource

Support at home

Support your child according to their age, and the availability of resources.

DoE resource

Support at school

Advice for parents and carers on how to support your child at school.

DoE resource

Supporting Parents and Carers

Advice for parents and carers of high potential and gifted students.

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address William Street
Bankstown NSW 2200

telephone 02 9790 6158

email bankstownw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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