Welcome to the ACT Gifted and Talented Local Support Group (of the NSW Association of Gifted and Talented Children Inc)
ACT Gifted and Talented Support Group provides support for gifted children and their families by way of organising fun and education activities, guest speakers, family days, and general information and guide to other resources. The group also provides support and information for parents of Twice Exceptional/Gifted Learning Disabled (GLD) children. Our most popular feature is our journal "Gifted" which is available free to all our members.
Latest News:
Australian Gifted Support Centre
Bugs Life Camp
ACT - Weston 4th - 6th June 2010 - Camp Cottermouth
Theme : Bugs (and other creepy crawlies) Life
For further information see 'Calendar of Events, Term 2, June' or go to www.australiangiftedsupport.com/gpage12.html
Gifted Students and Underachievement
Presented by Helen Dudeney
and
Understanding Sensory Sensitivities
Presented by Stephanie Leonard
Monday 7th June, 2010 - 7:00pm-9:30pm at Sts Peter and Paul, Primary School, Wisdom Street, Garran.
For further information see 'Calendar of Events, Term 2, June' or go to www.australiangiftedsupport.com and click on ‘Information Seminars’
Stepping Stones - helping gifted children experience social success
Facilitator: Stephanie Leonard
Sunday 20th June 2010 with follow up sessions on Sunday 18th July and Sunday 1st August, 2010
10:00am – 2:00pm with parent involvement for the last half hour at St Anthony’s Primary School
Wheeler Cres, Wanniassa ACT
For further information see 'Calendar of Events, Term 2, June' or go to www.australiangiftedsupport.com and click on ‘Kids Activities – SOCIAL SKILLS'
Coffee and Chat - Friday 4th June 2010
Our next Coffee and Chat will be at 10am on the 4th of June at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. See 'Calender of Events, Term 2, June' for further info. We hope to see you there.
11th Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness
29 July to 1 August 2010
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
This event provides the opportunity for educators, professionals, students and parents to gather for meaningful discussion, exchange ideas and opinions and learnings through plenary sessions and workshops covering many themes.
Go to http://www.gifted2010.com.au/ for more information and registration.
ACT Department of Education Gifted and Talented Policy
See www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/31952/GAT_Policy.pdf or go to www.det.act.gov.au click on Publications & Policies then look for Gifted and Talented Policy in the alphabetical list.
Gerric Student Programs
The brochure for 2010 GERRIC Student Programs are now available. See Friends of ACT Gifted then GERRIC for more information or go direct to the GERRIC website at http://gerric.arts.unsw.edu.au/students/
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Website Enquiries: Tina Anderson via the Contact page
www.actgifted.net.au