GIFTED RESOURCES NEWSLETTER
GIFTED RESOURCES NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2005 No 3
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mc2 My Connected Community site for Gifted Resources
and Gifted Resources Homepage
I am having a great time creating the website and Community and have added several pages since last newsletter. I attended an excellent training session at The State Library of Victoria which has helped with ordering the information I wish to present on the website and the Community.
There is a large amount of information in the Shared Files section of the Community but it is necessary register with mc2 at
and to join the Gifted Resources Community by clicking on Gifted Resources [Subscribe] at
Especially have a look at dates for forthcoming Gifted Resources activities
There are still a few places left in each of the Lesley Sword talks and the Film Discussion evening.
Please phone (03 )9727 4662 or email giftedresources@.au to make a booking.
GIFTED RESOURCES AND V.A.G.T.C. Inc. LIBRARIES
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Membership fee of $20 per annum. The articles in the V.A.G.T.C. Library can be borrowed either by calling in to Gifted Resources or by paying the postage to have items mailed. You may borrow up to two items for up to one month. I am looking into ways to get the catalogue onto the website.
LESLEY SWORD'S GIFTED ADULTS FORUMS
ONLINE FACILITATED discussion groups for gifted adults.
STARJUMP INFORMATION EVENINGS
As a follow up to the workshops with Dr Linda Silvermanand Alexandra Golon, Maxine Cowie of Starjump Special Needs Education for Visual Spatial Learners will be hosting free parent information nights to discuss further the learning and behavioural issues and needs of these children and how Starjump is able to help them.
Tuesday 3 May at 7:30pm Starjump 283 Bay St. Brighton,
Tuesday 10 May at 7:30pm Gifted Resources at Centre for the Exceptional Learner, Luther College Plymouth Rd Croydon (Still to be confirmed)
Tuesday 17 May at 7:30pm Starjump 283 Bay St. Brighton,
For further information phone Maxine Cowie on (03) 9596 8288
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PHILOSOPHY V. FINANCES
Gifted Resources wishes to gather information about services, programs, events, conferences, guest speakers, websites, educational materials etc. for inclusion in the email newsletter without charging any advertising fees and to distribute the newsletter without cost to all who can benefit from it. It is a full time commitment.
But the Big Bad Finaces Wolf is always threatening to blow down my Ivory Tower.
So if you appreciate the Gifted Resources Newsletter and would like to contribute to its on-going existence and success any donations by cash, cheque or postal order would be very gratefully received (address at foot of newletter). It is also possible to make direct payment to our bank account. Unfortunately we do not have a DGR number and thus donations are not tax deductible.
CAMPAIGN PacknGo for 2006
When Dr Linda Silverman was in Melbourne she invited me to attend this year's Gifted Development Centre PG Retreat June 30 - July 3, 2005 4th annual gathering of profoundly gifted kids and their families see For a number of reasons (both financial and personal) it is not possible to arrange it for this year but I would love to do it and will work towards it as goal for next year.
Here are some events and programmes for you to mark in your calendars:
MAROONDAH GIFTED CHILDREN"S PARENTS' ASSOC. INC.
Morning Coffee at MacDonald's, Maroondah Hwy. Croydon Vic.at 10.30 am on 6 April, 4 May, 1 June 2005
Chat evenings at Andrea Butchard's home 26 April, 24 May, 28 June 2005
Family Fun Day TASKWORKS .au
25 Glenvale Cres. Mulgrave Vic
Sun 22 May 2005 2.00-4.00 pm
Cost Adults 6.50 Children $13.50 Family (2A, 2C) $36.00 extra child $6.50 Bookings Essential
Contact Jennifer Grant (03) 9779 4218 by 12 May as if there are sufficient numbers MGCPA may be able to have exclusive use of the venue.
Sun 24 July
Games Demo afternoon with Julian Clarke from Unhalfbricking. He is going to try and rope in a couple of his friends, and run a full-on ?session? for the strategy game diehards, as well as a general demo of games he has. More information about this event to come
Combined BYAMS and MGCPA Playgroup Get Together
Monday 2 May 10.30 am
Wattle Park (Melways 60 J2 cnr Elgar & Riversdale Rd Surrey Hills
enter via Riversdale Rd
There will be a yellow BYAMS sign there
Bring a snack
For further details contact Kylie on 9755 3042 or mobile 0411 544 671
or email r.allen@e-.au
or Libby on 9592 4515 or email ianmaratos@.au
BAYSIDE YOUNG ACTIVE MINDS
Drama Workshops for Children 9 years and up
Saturdays during term time
12.15 - 2.00pm
Contact Jason 9587 9535
Primary Minds Meet in the Park
Fridays 4.00 - 5.30 pm
Contact Julie 9895 2680
Playgroup
Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am
For information contact Libby on 9592 4515
S.W.A.M. WARRNAMBOOL
Secretary; Angela Shlansky
Ph 03) 55629956
ashlansk@.au
V.A.G.T.C. Inc
Contact
P O Box 132
Caufield South
Vic 3162
Phone 0402 056 140
Email info@vagtc.asn.au
V.A.G.T.C. Inc presents
Carolyn Coil
More than just a mark:
Assessment Strategies for Gifted Students
This workshop focuses on practical strategies showing teachers the "how-to" of assessing student work with a special emphasis on meeting the needs of gifted and high ability students in Years 5-9. Teachers will learn how to plan and create rubrics that will accelerate learning, motivate their students and develop independent learning.
Workshop 4.30 to 7.30pm Tuesday 10th May.
Scotch College, Morrison Street, Hawthorn
Cost $44.00 for VAGTC members (GST included)
$55.00 for non members. (GST included)
To register, send or fax registration. Fax : 9553 4538
GIFTED GET TOGETHER CAMP
Gifted Get Together August 27th and 28th 2005
Ace Hi Ranch on the Mornington Peninsula
For full details contact Rachael Taylor
Gifted Get Together
Camp Co-ordinator
Phone : 95843164 AH
92450203 BH (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Email: rtaylor@au.
The AGE The School I'd like Competition
Closing date 2 May 2005
Entry form see
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, P.D. AND EVENTS IN 2005
THE ALFRED DEAKIN INNOVATION LECTURES
BRAINWAVES ON THE COAST : ERIC JENSON WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday May 5 and Friday May 6 2005, 9.00 am ? 4.00 pm both days
Venue: OUTRIGGER Mooloolaba International Beach Resort, Sunshine Coast, Qld.
Cost: $440 before April 15 2005 (includes GST, lunch, morning and afternoon tea and all conference materials). $490 after April 15 2005
Numbers are limited to 120 participants and payment with registration must be received by April 25 2005.
For further information contact : Jeanette Fuller
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
Stringybark Road, Buderim 4556, Qld.
Phone: 07 5477 3227 Fax: 07 5477 3277 Email jfuller@mfac.edu.au
HAWKER BROWNLOW CONFERENCES
Carolyn Coil Workshops
Melbourne 11 May 2005
Building Social and Personal Values into the Everyday Curriculum
Brisbane 20 May 2005
Tools for Teaching in the Differentiated Classroom
Ian Harris Workshops
Melbourne 12 July 2005
Mapwise Twilight Session
Melbourne 13 July 2005
Reaching Out to All Thinkers (full day)
Tom Hoerr Workshops
Melbourne 28 July 2005
The Multiple Intelligences Classroom -
Interpersonal Development and Personal Learning
Melbourne 29 July 2005
Building Leadership Capacity
A New way to look at School Culture
(Distributed leadership)
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GIFTED STUDENTS : GIFTED LEADERS
Susan Knopfelmacher of The MacRobertson Girls High School
Special Wednesday Evening Workshop May 11 2005 5.00 - 7.30 pm
Venue : Krongold Centre Faculty of Education Monash University Clayton Campus
Cost : $120 .00 per person for the two workshops ($110.00 per person if more than one from same school)
In these workshops teachers will explore educational environments which create maximum opportunities for the flowering of leadership potential in gifted and talented students. By drawing on contemporary research into leadership and giftedness and the idea of the school as a learning community, the Workshops will explore conceptions of leadership and characteristics of effective leaders. In the light of some key intellectual and emotional characteristics of gifted and talented students which lend themselves to aspects of creative problem solving and altruistic behaviour. moral/ethical dimensionsof effective leadership and intellectual character development will be explored - by examining the writings of, among others, Dabrowski, Kohlberg, Covey andGoleman.On a practical note the sessions will investigate ways in which schools cancreate opportunities for developing gifted student leadersthrough current school programs, curriculum initiatives, individual self-assessment and ongoing workshop activities - including student 'Action Journals'.
Enquiries : Leonie Kronborg - Co-ordinator of Postgraduate Courses in Gifted Education & Gifted Programs Phone (03) 9905 5690 Fax : 9905 5127 E-mail : Leonie.Kronborg@Education.monash.edu.au
GERRIC : YOUR GIFTED CHILD : A WEEKEND INFORMATION COURSE FOR PARENTS Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 May 2005 9.30 am - 4.00pm
Venue : The University of New South wales Kensington Campus
Course leaders will include Professor Miraca Gross, Professor Karen Rogers, Dr Katherine Hoekman, Jill Leemen and Dr Cathie Harrison
Cost : Single attendance option $187 (inc. GST) double attendance option $264 (inc GST)
Applications close : Friday 29th April 2005
Enquiries should be directed to the GERRIC office on Ph (02) 9385 1972 or Fax (02) 9385 1973
BOROONDARA GIFTED NETWORK MEETINGS
Thursday May 5th at 7pm.
Compass Centre, Senior School.
Methodist Ladies? College
170 Barkers Road, Kew (Melways 45 E8)
(park in the carpark off Barkers Road beside the chapel and follow the signs)
Interested teachers, parents and friends from Government, Catholic and Independent primary and secondary schools are very welcome.
?Help!! I have to deal with gifted students / offspring.
Where do I start??
This evening presentation will include a brief overview of giftedness, some of the characteristics of gifted learners, issues involved in their identification and some of the possible ways to cater for these learners both at home and at school. There will be opportunities for focused small group discussions as well as questions addressed to a panel of parents and educators experienced in the field.
Entry: $5 per family. (EMR is covering this for Government teachers)
RSVP by May 3rd to Boroondara Gifted Network Coordinator Dinah Waldie 9885 2559 (just leave a message with the office staff) or e-mail waldie.dinah.d@edumail..au
Thursday June 16th at 7 pm.
Auburn Primary School
Rathmines Road, Hawthorn East (Melways 45 G9)
Interested teachers, parents and friends from Government, Catholic and Independent primary and secondary schools are welcome.
?From pre-school to post-doc.?
A variety of speakers will share their experiences of giftedness. We will have parents of pre-schoolers and primary students as well as secondary students and post-doctoral university students themselves sharing the highs and lows of being gifted. This meeting will provide an opportunity for educators and parents to share concerns, ideas and strategies for providing for gifted students.
Entry: $5 per family. (EMR is covering this for Government teachers)
RSVP by June 14th to Boroondara Gifted Network Coordinator Dinah Waldie 9885 2559 (just leave a message with the office staff) or e-mail at waldie.dinah.d@edumail..au
12th INTERNATIONAL THINKING CONFERENCE
Melbourne Exhibition and Conference Centre July 4-8. 2005
Leading thinkers from a diverse range of fields will include: Peter Senge, Susan Greenfield, Edward de Bono, Carlina Rinaldi, David Perkins, Eulalia Bosch, Peter Draper, Di Fleming, Guy Claxton, Art Costa, John Edwards, Paul MacCready, Rita Reichman, Peter Doherty, Ruby Payne, Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Christine Nixon, Martin Delatycki, Rachelle Buchbinder, Frederick Mendelsohn, Jim Stynes and many more outstanding local and international presenters
For further information and enquries email mail@ or contact the conference organisers, ETM Travel:
Conference Secretariat ETM Travel Pty Ltd
PO Box 3133, Prahran, Victoria, Australia, 3181
T: 61 3 9521 5355
F: 61 3 9521 5755
E: icot@.au
GIFTED CHILD 2005
16th Biennial World Conference New Orleans
Hyatt Regency New orleans at the Louisiana Superdome
August 6-10 2005 (Note change of date)*****
Celebrating Les Enfants Surdoues du Monde
Early Bird Registration by April 20, 2005
e-mail : WorldGT@
The website address is
and the registration form is at
For further information, contact:
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
18401 Hiawatha Street
Northridge, CA 91326 USA
Tel: 818-368-7501, Fax: 818-368-2163, e-mail
YAHOO GROUPS
OUR GIFTED ONLINE CONFERENCES
Our Gifted Online Conferences have a page of archived conferences located at
The next Online Conference will be
May 12 - 15, 2005
"Legal and Political Strategies to Advance Gifted Education" with Dr. Wenda Sheard:
VICGIFTED
A new list for parents and friends of intellectually gifted people in Victoria Australia to share their dreams, brags, fears, troubles & resources. If you are a parent who is not sure whether your child is officially 'gifted' come and visit anyway!
HOMESCHOOLING EXTRAORDINARY KIDS : THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX
VHSG (VICTORIANS HOME SCHOOLING GIFTED)
SOME INTERESTING WEBSITES
I have finished revising the Gifted Resources lists of Internet Education sites. The list is now 24pages long I have deleted any duplicate listings and pages that have been removed from the Internet and updated the sites which have moved. The list can now be found in the shared files at Gifted Resources Community It is necessary to register and sign in (no cost) to mc2 and join Gifted Resources Community in order to read the shared files.
Annenberg Learner Mathematics
Commonwealth Games Education Activities site developed by Greg Gebhart of Lowanna College
Greg Gebhart's own site
Convergence Jam 2005
Curious Math
Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria has some Environment studies teaching materials
State Library of Victoria
Catalogues and databases
Main catalogue
search under gifted yields 310 entries some of which are digitised Information
Information databases
Information databases - Education
EdNA
Kellybear
Teacher/counselor articles by Leah Davies
Gifted children
The Mathematical Society
The National Health Museum Activities Exchange
ReadyEd Publications have updated their website and added cyberlinks which are used in their books
Ready-ED Cyber Links for All Books with Internet References
The Stroop Test
Torrey Hayden and Elective mutism
Tourettes Syndrome "Plus"
DISCLAIMER
Gifted Resources aims to provide information about events, services and websites which could be of interest. Inclusion in Gifted Resources Newsletter does not necessarily imply any endorsement or guarantee of quality or suitability to meet your specific needs.
Kind regards, Jo Freitag
Office
The Centre for the Exceptional Learner
Luther College
Plymouth Road
Croydon Vic 3136
Postal
1 Malcolm Rd
Croydon North Vic 3136
Phone (03) 9727 4662
Mobile 0416 739 233
Website
Email giftedresources@.au
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