Early in the school year, students who may benefit from our Gifted and Talented programmes are identified. We take a broad and inclusive approach to identifying such students. Information about students' special abilities is assembled from their contributing schools, parents, teacher observation and term one achievement data.

Follow this link to view our brochure "How does Kowhai meet the needs of gifted students?"

Programmes offered include, philosophy, future problem-solving, mathematics, English, a foreign language (usually French or Japanese), Latin, orchestra, choir, kapahaka, cultural groups, art, dance, science and technology. We also participate in an annual inter-school sports camp especially for students with special ability in sports.

Students are encouraged to take part in the University of New South Wales Australasian Schools Competitions.

Our Associate Principal oversees the Gifted and Talented programmes and she is available for interviews with parents who feel that their child may need special programmes to meet their particular abilities.