High potential and gifted (HPGE)

The Arts Unit offers a diverse range of High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) opportunities across the 4 domains of potential. These system-level offerings may support schools to find high potential and/or provide talent development through enrichment, extension and extra-curricular opportunities. 

NSW Department of Education HPGE policy and information.

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NSW Public Schools State Boys Dance Company 2026 – application

Region: Metro, Metropolitan South
Years 4 to 12
Application closing date
The NSW Public Schools State Boys Dance Company develops high-level skills in dance technique, composition and performance. Training is aligned to syllabus outcomes and company students perform at a regional dance festival, the State Dance Festival and Schools Spectacular each year.
Students of the NSW Public Schools Primary Ensemble 2 performing 'Hana' at the 2019 State Dance Festival

NSW Public Schools Sydney Dance Ensembles – applications closing

Sydney Olympic Park
Years 4 to 12

Applications closing: Fri 13 Feb 2026

Support talented students in Years 4 to 12 to develop their skills and experience in dance, to explore and extend their interest in dance within a supportive environment, training in works aligned to syllabus outcomes and gaining practical performance experience throughout the year.
Three Barradambang Dancers each with one hand reaching up and one across their mid section, performing on an orange lit stage wearing olive green t shirts and black shorts,

Western NSW Secondary Aboriginal Dance Ensemble – applications closing

Wellington
Years 7 to 12 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students

Applications closing: Fri 13 Feb 2026 (Term 1 Week 3)

An opportunity for talented Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance students from across Western NSW, on Wiradjuri Country, to extend their skills and deepen their cultural connection under the mentorship of renowned Wiradjuri choreographer Jo Clancy.
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Western NSW Senior Contemporary Dance Ensemble – applications closing

Narromine
Years 7 to 12

Applications closing: Fri 13 Feb 2026 (Term 1 Week 3)

Audition for an elite performance experience where students will be immersed in advanced choreography, professional rehearsal environments, and the collaborative creative process of developing an exceptional contemporary dance work.
Riverina Central Choir Group photo 2023

Riverina Central Choir – applications closing

Wagga Wagga
Years 3 to 12

Applications closing: Mon 16 Feb 2026

Based in Wagga Wagga, the choir is open to public school students across the Riverina for high quality training and performance opportunities.

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A row of students singing in the Combined Primary Choir.

Primary Proms – teacher workshop

Sydney
Teachers
At least one teacher from each participating school should attend this workshop for the Primary Proms.
Riverina Central Choir Group photo 2023

Riverina Central Choir – audition

Wagga Wagga
Years 3 to 12

Date: Wed 18 Feb 2026 (Term 1 Week 4)

  • Junior division (Years 3 to 6) 1:15 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Senior division (Years 7 to 12) 3:45 pm to 5:20 pm

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