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.
History in the making
This one day program is specifically designed for History, History Extension and Aboriginal Studies students in years 10 to 12 wanting to delve deeper into the subject for their HSC.
Spend an incredible day with the esteemed Emeritus Professor Grace Karskens and dedicated Aboriginal Education Teacher, Lea Harlow, at scenic Gibberagong EEC.
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.