Identifying HPGE Students
At Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, identification of High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) students is ongoing, inclusive and evidence-based. We recognise that potential can emerge at different times and in different ways.
Students may be identified through a combination of:
- teacher observation and professional judgement
- classroom assessments and academic performance data
- demonstrated strengths in creative, sporting or leadership contexts
- student interests, motivation and engagement in learning
- participation and achievement in co-curricular, enrichment or extension activities
- social-emotional skills such as leadership, collaboration and resilience
Identification is not a one-off process. Students are continually reviewed to ensure they receive appropriate challenge and support as they grow and develop.
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The High Potential and Gifted Education Policy applies to all departmental staff and schools. It recognises that high potential and
gifted students require evidence-based talent development to optimise their growth and achievement.
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Talent development is the deliberate, systematic process or program by which a student’s potential in a specific domain (creative;
socio-emotional; physical; intellectual)
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The goal of talent development is to translate potential into actual performance, so a student is able to achieve personal excellence.
- The development of talent however, can either be supported or inhibited by external or internal factors.
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Specific research concludes that the development of talent cannot be left to chance, as students, including high potential and gifted
students will not become outstanding achievers by themselves
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Therefore, families, educators, peers, mentors, events and/or programs can play a particularly important role in supporting the talent
development.
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By deliberately and explicitly supporting talent development in students, we ensure that all students from all backgrounds have the
opportunity to achieve their educational potential
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Capitalising on curiosity and interest, ensuring high potential and gifted students are challenged and engaged, as well as supporting
wellbeing are all important factors in maximising the development of talent.
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By providing optimal learning conditions, teachers and school leaders make a difference in supporting the development of talent to our high
potential and gifted students.
- The importance of teachers knowing their students and how they learn is a core concept of the High Potential and Gifted Education Policy, and plays a pivotal role in supporting our students achieve their potential in any of the Domains.
