GTCASA and Flinders University 2 day conference
Updated by: braya on 13-Nov-2009 11:33 AM
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"Creating context for challenge and supporting achievement in gifted education"
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GTCASA Youth Workshops
Updated by: WStewart on 10-Nov-2009 03:28 PM
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GTCASA will again be holding Youth Workshops in 2010. The venue will be Flinders University, and many of the workshops will be presented by lecturers from the University. PLEASE NOTE that these workshops will be held in the September/October school holidays and not in the April holidays as in previous years. Information will go out to schools towards the end of term 2, 2010. Where information about the Youth Workshops is not provided by the school, gifted students are encouraged to self nominate by contacting the Association early in term 3 2010.
Special offer for GTCASA members
Updated by: WStewart on 10-Nov-2009 03:24 PM
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At the January Summer Camp, Simon Pampena (a maths comedian) is going to perform as part of the camp program on Jan 20th at 7.30pm (cost $7). If GTCASA members want to come along & join us for that presentation, please let Kylie know (KBooker@immanuel.sa.edu.au).
The Science Experience
Updated by: ian on 4-Nov-2009 10:11 PM
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The Science Experience is a summer holiday program, designed to provide students about to enter year 9, who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.
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Summer camps for gifted students
Updated by: ian on 4-Nov-2009 10:41 PM
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Summer camps for gifted students are being offered in January 2010 (20 th - 22 nd) at Immanuel College for students in years 5-6, 7-8 and 9-10.
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NEUROSCIENCE FOR KIDS NEWSLETTER - Volume 13, Issue 11 (November, 2009)
Updated by: braya on 13-Nov-2009 12:29 PM
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Welcome to this month's Neuroscience for Kids Newsletter. Here is what you will find in this issue: 1. What's New at Neuroscience for Kids 2. Neuroscience for Kids Site of the Month 3. UW Brain Awareness Week Open House - Registration Open 4. Neuroscience for Kids Writing Contest 5. 2009 Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting 6. Media Alert 7. Treasure Trove of Brain Trivia
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Assets C21 - Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science for the 21st Century
Updated by: braya on 30-Oct-2009 11:21 AM
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Inspiring and supporting young indigenous Australians to succeed in Science Careers.
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Saturday Club Term 4 2009 Programme available!
Updated by: braya on 20-Oct-2009 03:59 PM
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Welcome to the Term 4 program. Thanks again to the great support of our existing and new members. Saturday Club is not trying to be an extension of school, rather an opportunity to gain a greater insight and expansion of knowledge, together with making friendships and having fun! We hope you continue to support our program and find it difficult choosing which session to attend!
Please carefully read the general information on Saturday Club before making a booking. To access the program, log into menu on left "Student Programs / Saturday Club", then choose session details.
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11th ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE ON GIFTEDNESS - CALL FOR PAPERS
Updated by: braya on 3-Aug-2009 02:05 PM
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The 11th Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness will be held from July 29 - August 1 2010 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre located at Darling Harbour. The theme of the meeting "Thinking Smart: Effective Partnerships for Talent Development" has already attracted the participation of world-renowned specialists at the cutting edge of gifted education. Australia has a history of raising the profile of gifted education through the promotion of professional knowledge and skills, policy development and advocacy, research and scholarship, and the dissemination of information. Hosting the Asia Pacific Conference in 2010 is part of that commitment. Full Call for Papers information and a link for online abstract submission for the 11th Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness is available on the conference website at http://www.gifted2010.com.au/call-for-papersIf you would like further information regarding the Call for Abstracts, please contact Fleur Fitzpatrick on fleur@wsm.com.au. The full details can be downloaded here.
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Contacting GTCASA via the Resource Centre
Updated by: braya on 3-Aug-2009 02:06 PM
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As staffing of the Resource Centre at St. Ignatius College changes, it is always a good idea to telephone first to ensure that someone is in attendance. Telephone number is 8365 4800.
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"Raising Gifted Children; the challenges parents and their gifted children may face."
Updated by: braya on 3-Aug-2009 02:06 PM
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Parent booklet written by GTCASA members Janet Farrell, Ann Matison, Mary Minchin and Wendy Stewart. Further details and order download here
Publishing Photographs - Saturday Club
Updated by: braya on 17-Sep-2009 05:55 PM
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Although we endeavour to have signed permission from parents to use photographs taken at Saturday Club for publicity purposes, this is not always possible.
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Joining GTCASA - Procedures for Children under 5 yo
Updated by: braya on 3-Aug-2009 02:07 PM
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Children under 5 years old are not in a position to be assessed by a school teacher and therefore the Professional Nomination form may be completed by non-teaching professionals with experience and training in child development.
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Important changes to Saturday Club Payments
Updated by: braya on 3-Aug-2009 02:08 PM
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Unfortunately changes with regard to payment for Saturday Club sessions have been forced upon us! From now on, all bookings must be accompanied by payment before bookings will be confirmed.For more information, please read the body of this announcement.
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