The staff at Mayfield East Public School are committed to the NSW Department of Education’s High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) policy, with a strong focus on talent development across intellectual, creative, social-emotional, and physical domains.
We recognise our responsibility to identify high potential in all its forms and are dedicated to igniting that potential through quality teaching, developing talent enrichment opportunities, and targeted support. Our programs are designed to challenge, engage, and extend students, helping them grow and thrive in their areas of identified strength.
Mayfield East Public School had the privilege to perform at The National Institute of Dramatic Art.
Wakakirri is a nationwide initiative for Australian schools that provides a platform for students to express their thoughts, ideas, and aspirations through the art of storytelling and dance. Inspired by the belief that great stories can inspire change, Wakakirri is designed to promote student engagement and well-being in schools through the creation and performance of captivating Story-Dances.
Held in term 3, this grand celebration showcases the Story-Dances from schools all across the country. With prestigious theatres in major cities and carefully selected regional areas serving as our venues, we ensure that no school is left behind. Even those in remote and regional areas can participate through our innovative Wakakirri Video platform.
At the end of the season, we recognise and honour outstanding schools for their remarkable efforts in promoting positive social change through their Story-Dances.
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 strategieslike 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.