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?
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.
Our students
Many students have high potential, and we help that potential to grow into something powerful.
Our high potential and gifted education programs
At Narara Valley High School, we currently have three HPGE Programs offered to gifted and talented students entering Year 7.
Student Targeted Enrichment Program (STEP)
How to apply
If you wish to apply for a position in the 2026 STEP class please complete the following Google form:
Targeted Sports Program
How to apply
If you wish to apply for a position in the 2026 TSP program, please complete the following Google form:
CAPA Program
How to apply
If you wish to apply for a position in the 2026 CAPA program, please complete the following Google form and upload your audition video:
DUE DATE: Friday 6th June 2025
2026 CAPA Application Form - Online
*Please note, with online applications a google account will need to be created if you do not already have one to upload the required attachments.
NB: Placement into the Stage 4 CAPA class is also dependent on compliance with DoE and school enrollment policies.
Please feel free to contact Lynne Akhurst (Head Teacher CAPA) at school on (02) 4329 3780 or via email lynne.akhurst@det.nsw.edu.au.
Our transition program
For all our Year 6 - 7 transition information and additional HPGE dates, please visit our Transition to high school
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.
Help for your high potential child
If your child shows signs of high potential, contact us. We can share how our HPGE support can guide their learning journey.
Student opportunities and activities
Discover the opportunities our students have at our school.
Learning
Find out about our approach to learning and supporting students to progress.