Newcastle High School

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

High Potential & Gifted (HPaG)

The Department of Education have announced the High Potential and Gifted 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:

  • April 4, 2023: Expressions of Interest Open.
  • May 1, 2023: Expression of Interest form and Portfolio due.  
  • May 18, 2023: Academic Assessment Placement Test at Newcastle High school.

Program Information

At Newcastle High School we are launching the SAIL Program for our 2024 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.

At Newcastle High 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.

In completing this form you are agreeing for your child to sit the Academic Assessment Placement Test on Thursday 18 May, 2023 at Newcastle High School at a cost of $40:00. Payment can be made via the Online payment portal (schoolbytes.education) Select Add Item and tick the SAIL Program option to progress.

Expression of Interest form due by Monday 1 May 2023.

For more information read the Department's 

Click image below to view the SAIL Program Brochure.