Newcastle High School

Quality education in a caring environment

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Emailnewcastle-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

High Potential & Gifted

The Department of Education have announced the High Potential and Gifted (HPaG) Education Policy to be implemented across all NSW public schools.

At Newcastle High School we are committed to providing engaging and challenging educational opportunities for all students, while explicitly identifying and addressing the learning needs of high potential and gifted students in the areas of intellectual, creative, social-emotional and physical domains of potential. Since 2022, Newcastle High has implemented a new and diverse range of programs to foster the needs of these learners. 

SAIL Program

Key Dates:

  • tba 2024: Expressions of Interest open.
  • tba 2024: EOI form/Portfolio due.  
  • Wed 19 June: Academic Assessment Test.

Program Information

We are launching the SAIL Program for our 2025 Year 7 cohort - for details see the SAIL Program Brochure. The SAIL class is a supportive environment where students demonstrating academic excellence participate in a program of challenging, accelerated and open ended learning opportunities, engaging assessment and where success is celebrated.

We are committed to providing engaging and challenging educational opportunities for all students, while explicitly identifying and addressing the learning needs of high potential and gifted students in the areas of intellectual, creative, social-emotional and physical domains of potential. If you're ready to start the application process, please complete the SAIL EOI Application Form, available soon.

In completing this form you are agreeing for your child to sit the Academic Assessment Placement Test, Wednesday 19 June, at Newcastle High School at a cost to be determined. Payment for the test is made through the Online payment portal (Schoolbytes). Select Add Item and tick the SAIL Program option to progress and complete your details.

Expression of Interest form due by (to be advised).

For more information read the Department's 

CLICK IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW SAIL PROGRAM BROCHURE.