



"As a society we must be able to admire ability, to support ability, to celebrate ability and to nurture ability. It must be as socially acceptable to support genius that is intellectual as it is to support genius that is athletic." – Michael Clay Thompson.
The High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Policy for West Wallsend High School acknowledges the commitment to high-quality educational outcomes for all high potential and gifted learners.
In addition, our HPGE policy recognises the following:
West Wallsend High School's HPGE policy acknowledges the Department of Education's High Potential and Gifted Education Policy (2019) and the Department's adaptation of Gagne's Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent 2.0 (2009). The policy is linked to the current Strategic Improvement Plan. It is an evolving policy that will be implemented, evaluated and revised as part of the school reporting cycle.
Further support can be found on the Department of Education's HPGE website.
At West Wallsend High School, students have access to the following programs and initiatives:
If you require any additional information regarding the High Potential and Gifted Education programs at West Wallsend High School, please email Lauren Holding - Head Teacher Instructional Practice lauren.holding2@det.nsw.edu.au
address
20 Appletree Road
West Wallsend NSW 2286
telephone 02 4953 2111
At West Wallsend High School, we learn on the land of the Pambalong of the Awabakal nation. We acknowledge and respect the stories, histories, traditions and language of this Country. We would like to pay our respects to Country and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging.
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