Secondary High Potential & Gifted Education Programs
Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre offers specialised High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) programs for Stage 4–6 students across Sydney. Set within the spectacular landscapes of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and surrounding environments, these curriculum-aligned outdoor learning experiences challenge students through authentic investigations, creative exploration, leadership development and collaborative problem-solving. Designed to nurture one or more of the intellectual, creative, physical and social-emotional domains of potential, each program provides meaningful enrichment aligned with the NSW Department of Education's HPGE framework.
Biodiversity camp
Year 10 and 11 Science
Intellectual domain
Challenge students through authentic scientific investigations, biodiversity studies and environmental fieldwork designed to extend critical thinking and inquiry skills.
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, Aboriginal Studies or English 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
Leadership and Teamwork is a HPGE program in Sydney that develops leadership, resilience, communication and teamwork through authentic outdoor challenges in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
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.
Developing High Potential Through Outdoor Learning
Explore how Gibberagong's secondary HPGE programs nurture intellectual, creative, physical and social-emotional potential through challenging, real-world learning experiences in natural environments.