GIFTED RESOURCES NEWSLETTER



GIFTED RESOURCES NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2005 No 3

 

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GIFTED RESOURCES NEWS

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

Email newsletter : gifres@.au

MC2 email jofrei@mc2..au

 

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