Inspire – High potential and gifted education (HPGE)

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Ready to ‘Inspire’ – Our ‘Brilliance at Bulli’ Program is Ahead of the Game

Bulli High School and The DoE’s ‘Inspire’ Initiative

The Department of Education rolled out the Inspire Program relatively recently. It set out an approach to HPGE whereby schools should bring all their HPGE offerings together under the one umbrella. Specifically, the DoE states:

“All public schools in NSW are now embedding HPGE in their teaching practices and co-curricular activities, with a range of new programs tailored to each school, such as enrichment streams, extension opportunities and STEM programs.

The Inspire program brings together all schools’ high potential and gifted offerings under one banner, shared on school websites, giving parents and carers easy access to information about the opportunities available at their local school.” - DoE Ministerial Media Release 2nd March 2026.

What is particularly exciting at Bulli High School is that we consider ourselves to be well and truly on the front foot regarding the aims of Inspire program. Below you should be able to clearly see how Bulli High School is catering to HPGE students and continuing to evolve our ‘Brilliance at Bulli’ Program.

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2027 Information and Application Package

Brilliance at Bulli Across the Domains

In 2025 Bulli High School implemented our very own contextualised HPGE Policy. It runs concurrently with the DoE HPGE policy but caters specifically to our environment and our community as we pursue ‘Brilliance at Bulli’ daily. Within this framework we cater to HPGE students in every domain.

Why choose us for your high potential or gifted child?

Intellectual Domain

-Specialised Enrichment Classes in Year 7 and 8. Two classes in each year group.

-In Years 9 and 10 each faculty has at least two classes for students who have demonstrated significant ability.

-Debating and Public Speaking Competitions.

-Opportunities to complete in Mock Trials and MUNA (Model United Nations).

-Genius Days for Years 4 and 5.

-Intensive HPGE Masterclasses for Years 4 and 5.

-Compressed Curriculum for suitable candidates.

-A variety of clubs including those based on Chess, Philosophy, Environment and many more.

Creative Domain

-Our Visual Arts program is one of the strongest in the State. From 7 to 12 our students produce work of the highest quality. This standard begins in Year 7.

-Musical Showcases such as 70’s and 80’s nights, concerts and more.

-Wellbeing programs such as BATYR and Tomorrow Man.

Physical Domain

-Bulli Basketball Academy. An elite sports program.

-Duke of Edinburgh Award.

-Bulli Surfing Academy. An elite sports program.

-Knockout teams in Cricket, Soccer, League, Netball, Mountain Biking, Lawn Bowls, Touch Football and any other sport you can imagine.

Social/Emotional Domain

-ASPIRE classes for junior students to develop their social and emotional intelligence.

-Peer Support to develop leadership skills and help integrate younger students into high school.

-Dedicated Wellbeing lessons to build social and emotional intelligence.

-A 7-12 SRC with our Leadership Team helping to establish a CNI group of young leaders around the Illawarra.

What is high potential and gifted education?

Inspire – High potential and gifted education (HPGE) is how our school supports students with advanced learning needs.

Inspiring excellence at Bulli High School.

From strong HSC growth to innovative programs, we help every student reach their potentional.

At Bulli High School, we provide a vibrant and inspiring learning environment where students thrive academically, creatively, physically, and socially/emotionally.

Through innovative facilities like our STEM lab, 3D printers, combat robotics, HPGE programs, and extracurricular opportunities including Elite Surf, debating, music, performance, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, every student can explore their strengths and grow with confidence.

Contact us to learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.

A Community of Learners, A World of Opportunities.

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