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  • Gifted & High Potential Learners

Extending Students with Strong Aptitude

At BTAC, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive, achieve their personal best and be challenged to go beyond their own expectations. For students identified as high potential learners, this means providing opportunities that extend their abilities, nurture their passions and support their continued growth.

Recognising that every learner is unique, we offer a differentiated curriculum and targeted enrichment opportunities designed to challenge, inspire and engage. These experiences are tailored to students’ individual strengths, interests and areas of potential, helping them develop confidence, capability and a lifelong love of learning.

Identifying High Potential Learners

At BTAC, we identify high potential learners using a range of internal and external data, informed by ongoing communication with families, teachers and other stakeholders who support each student’s learning and development.

  • Ability Testing – Students complete standardised testing across different areas, including literacy and numeracy, science and general ability. We use tools such as NAPLAN, ACER Progressive Achievement Testing, ICAS and VALID Science to triangulate data and identify students who are potentially working beyond stage expectations.
  • Assessment and referral – Teachers and our specialist staff, including our Learning Enrichment team, work collaboratively on classroom observations and assessment data to identify highly able learners.
  • Parent and specialist information – If your child has participated in any external assessment, such as Psychometric testing (IQ), or you have any other relevant information regarding their development, please share it with our staff so that we can take it under consideration when planning for your child.

 

High-potential learners are students whose ability is more advanced than similar-aged peers across different areas. This includes intellectual ability, speed of learning and the ability to manipulate complex thinking patterns.

Enrichment Opportunities

We offer a range of opportunities for students to extend and excel.

Junior School

  • HICES Gifted and Talented Camp
  • Da Vinci Decathlon
  • Gifted and Talented Music Program
  • Tournament of Minds
  • Representative Sports
  • Debating

Middle School

  • HICES Gifted and Talented Camp
  • Da Vinci Decathlon
  • Gifted and Talented Music Program
  • Tournament of Minds
  • Representative Sports
  • Debating

Senior School

  • Da Vinci Decathlon
  • Tournament of Minds
  • Debating
  • Gifted and Talented Music Program
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • College Bands
  • ICAS Competitions
  • Representative Sports
  • Law Society of NSW Mock Trial

Discover the Difference

See how BTAC nurtures high-potential learners through challenge, opportunity, and personalised support.

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