Events
Events and activities relevant to gifted children and their teachers and caregivers...
13th National Conference - Adelaide July 2012
The Gifted and Talented Children Associaton of South Australia invites you to the 13th National Conference on Giftedness, to be held in Adelaide, South Australia from July 12th to 15th, 2012. The theme of this conference is “Excellence and Equity for All”. Click on the link above for more information and to register your interest.
NSWAGTC Tuesday Playtime in Ashfield Park
An informal support group for gifted preschool children and their parents.
Meets every Tuesday morning during the school term at Ashfield Park, Parramatta Road and Ormond Street, Ashfield 10am -12pm under the pavillion near the Mary Poppins Statue.
This is also an opportunity for parents to discuss developmental needs of young gifted children with the Play Time Co-ordinator and other parents and find out more about NSWAGTC.
Cost per session: Members - $3 per family, Non-members - $5 per family (pay on arrival). Please bring drinks & snacks for you & your child(ren.
Please note: Returning non-members are expected to join NSWAGTC.
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"Q&A on Testing" - Online Conference
The NSWAGTC's second 2011 online conference, running from Monday 14-Friday 18 November, presents a panel of experts ready to answer your questions on testing of gifted children - covering its merits and limitations, the variety of tests and their jargon, and most other aspects of testing.
Our three experts are:
- Lizette Campbell - Lizette is both an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and a Clinical Psychologist. She has more than 25 years experience working with gifted and 2e students.
- Rosemary Hammerton - In her dual roles as Gifted Education Coordinator K-12 and private consultant, Rosemary has tested many hundreds of students using a variety of instruments. She also works with teachers and schools to develop equitable identification procedures for their gifted programs.
- Fiona Smith - Fiona’s expertise is in assessing and counselling gifted and creative children and working with teachers and parents to help address their needs. She is a registered Psychologist and has a Masters Degree in Education, majoring in Gifted Education.
Between them they cover the range of testing that gifted children may face from individual psychometric testing to school-based tests.
Gifted Teens, their Social and Emotional Needs - Auckland Mar 2012
The New Zealand Association for Gfited Children and Explorers Auckland present a one day conference (including the NZAGC AGM) on Saturday 17 March 2012 on the theme of "Gifted Teens, their Social and Emotional Needs".
NSWAGTC Play Friends Playgroup - Fridays in Sydney South
Pl a y F rie n d s - for families and carers with children under 5 years of age is held on Friday mornings during school term from 10.00am -12.00pm. Venue: We are currently without a regular venue so check for updates on this website or call the numbers below.
A range of informal play activities and games for 2-5 year olds are provided. (Babies and toddlers welcome.) Bookings are not required.
"What is it about gifted girls?" online conference
Just what is it about gifted girls? Parent, NSWAGTC past president, and lecturer/coordinator of Primary teaching programs at Charles Sturt University, Denise Wood, will lead our thinking in this online forum conference on this intriguing and important topic that directly concerns half the gifted population.
This Conference event will be held on the NSWAGTC's Parenting Primary Schoolers Forum over the five days from Monday 12 through Friday 16 September 2011, allowing participants to reflect on what they read and ask questions that concern them. After posting her initial thoughts, Denise will visit the forum morning and night to respond to participant questions and comments. Join in this valuable discussion.
“Understanding and advocating for your gifted child” Canberra
This talk by Denise Wood will provide information for parents in particular and will be of interest to teachers, principals and school counsellors as well.
It will address three aspects relating to gifted children
• Gagne’s Model of Talent Development,
• How to prepare a portfolio of your child’s work
• What is it about gifted girls?
After the talk parents will have a better understanding of what gifted and talented is and how it may be demonstrated in gifted girls particularly, along with some very practical tips about the importance of developing a portfolio of your child's work and how to use it when advocating for them with their school.
The presenter: Denise Wood is Course Director, Primary Programs (Bathurst & Wagga) Course Coordinator (Bathurst) Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psych)/Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) School of Teacher Education Charles Sturt University Bathurst, as well as the past President, NSW Association of Gifted and Talented Children and Convenor, Youth Summit, Asia Pacific Conference for Giftedness, July 2010.
When: Saturday August 27th 2011 commencing at 9.30am – 3.00pm
Where: Haydon Allen Lecture Theatre (also known as The Tank) ANU
http://campusmap.anu.edu.au/displaybldg.asp?no=23
Registration Essential: To book visit http://actgiftedaugust2011.eventbrite.com
Cost: Free
The NSWAGTC ACT Support Group is presenting this talk with the assistance of grant funding from the ACT Education and Training Directorate.
There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch. Morning tea will be provided for all registrants however, attendees may bring their lunch or buy it from one of the ANU or nearby venues which will be open on the day.
Further information can be obtained by emailing
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Events with NSWAGTC
Events Program 2011
What is happening?
Over the next few months the NSWAGTC committee is revisiting our events program and designing new workshops, new presentations and new activities to address the needs of our members.
Our next key events are the 2e* forum on May 14, followed by our AGM on June 4. Both these events offer chances for conversation, learning and information for gifted families.
Later in 2011 we will be offering workshops that focus on drama, music making, science and creative activity. If you have ideas for events that you would like to see happening please let us know - adding comments to this item will provide us with an idea of what other events are relevant to our members.
Do you want parent information? Activities for children? Workshop days for parents and children together? Evening events? Discussion groups? Local events in areas outside of Sydney? THe more you tell us, the more effectively we can provide for your needs.
What is a quality event for you? Keep the committee in touch with your needs to ensure the NSWAGTC is what you most need!
"Gifted Chat" Network
For Parents - Grandparents - Carers
"Gifted Chat" is an informal support group for gifted preschool children and their families and is held on the Fourth Friday of the month during school term from 10.00am -12.00pm. Venue: Hilltop Road Public School Community Resource Room - Richmond St Merrylands 2160.
This is an opportunity to meet other parents and children in a supported environment. Toys and craft for children supplied. Preschoolers, homeschoolers and parents without children welcome. (Babies and toddlers also welcome.) Bookings are not required.
"Gifted Coffee" Network
For Teachers - Consultants - Psychologists
“Gifted Coffee” is an informal network of educators and consultants working in the field of Gifted Education who meet once a term to collaborate and share information and ideas. We mostly meet in a café after work or in the school holidays. We have also met in venues that offer school programs for gifted and talented students, such as the Art Gallery of NSW and the Sydney Botanic Gardens, where we have enjoyed learning about the programs on offer.
Contact Rosemary if you would like more information about "Gifted Coffee" or would like to be added to the email list.
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NSWAGTC Events
The NSWAGTC runs a variety of events for gifted children and their parents and teachers. Some of these are held at our Resource Centre in Merrylands and others are held in other locatations across NSW. We may also be able to help you organize an activity in your area or school - email our Events Coordinator for more information. Bookings and payment in advance are necessary for our events (unless otherwise stated). Generally there is a closing date for bookings and events may be cancelled if insufficient registrations have been received. Bookings will be taken after the closing date if places are still available. Some testimonials -- “Saturday’s seminar was just great! Thankyou for organising it. These sessions are definitely fuelling my curiosity and increasing my knowledge on G&T.” “Congratulations on such a great initiative for gifted children, their parents and teachers.“ Do I need to book? Yes, bookings are required for all activities unless otherwise specified. There are limited places available for most activities and registrations are taken on a first come, first served principle. If insufficient registrations are received, an event may also be cancelled. Late registrations will be taken on the day only if there are vacant places available. How do I book? Download the booking form found with the event information and ensure all details are completed and correct. Submit your form and payment to the Association office by email, fax, mail or in person. Will I receive confirmation of my event registration? Yes, booking confirmations and receipts are send out via email and a reminder sms will be send out a few days before an event. Please ensure you provide a correct email address and mobile phone number. Please check that the details shown on your receipt are correct for the event for which you registered. Keep your confirmation letter in a safe place and bring it with you when you attend the event. What happens if I need to cancel or change my booking? If you need to cancel, or change your booking, please advise our Membership and Events Officer in writing as soon as possible prior to the event. A refund may not be available in all circumstances, particularly if less than 7 days notice is given. For other enquiries about event registrations, please email our office. |
