Secondary HPGE programs
Gibberagong EEC offers secondary HPGE programs designed to extend high potential and gifted students through challenging, hands-on outdoor learning experiences. Programs focus on creativity, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and surrounding environments. These experiences support student growth through real-world challenges and collaborative learning in natural settings.
The programs provide stimulating and purposeful activities that nurture students’ learning across one or more of the four domains of potential; creative, intellectual, physical and social-emotional.
Nature's canvas - day program
A visual arts program for Stage 4 and 5 HPGE students
This specialised HPGE excursion focuses on the creative domain, providing immersive art experiences and supports high-potential students in developing artistic skills.
Nature's canvas - overnight program
An overnight visual arts program for Stage 4-6 HPGE students
This specialised HPGE camp provides immersive art experiences and supports high-potential students in developing artistic skills. It is especially suitable for those considering further studies in visual arts.
Leadership and teamwork
Stage 4, 5 and 6 leaders
Socio-emotional domain
An excursion suitable for Stage 4–6 HPGE students, ideal for schools looking to develop leadership and teamwork through practical, hands-on experiences.
Bush studio (Arts Unit)
Students in Years 7 to 11 enrolled at NSW public schools are invited to participate in a suite of immersive visual arts programs at the Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre.
Bush studio - Songbirds Camp (Arts Unit)
Students in Years 7 to 12 enrolled at NSW public schools are invited to participate in a suite of immersive creative and performing arts programs at the Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre.