Colleen Elkins – Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator K – 6

From the Primary Gifted and Talented Department

This week was Gifted Awareness Week Australia, an event that endeavours to cast light on the way that highly capable students, with advanced cognitive abilities, may learn and experience the world.

We had several activities arranged, with some High School students planning to run opt-in lunchtime activities (for Years K – 12 students) including: Maths Challenges, Stand-Up Comedy, Impromptu Speeches etc.

We decided to postpone the activities, due to current logistical arrangements at school and we will reschedule a similar week later on this year. Thank you to the parents who agreed to support the discussions in the planned afternoon tea.

We did hold our 300 – 500 word story writing contest for Years 3 – 6 which ended today. We look forward to reading the entries and announcing the winners. We were delighted with the enthusiasm of those students who chose to take up the challenge!

Below are a few links to websites that offer valuable information about Gifted and Talented students, as well as some extension resources that can be used by them:

• Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented click here     
• Information about school holiday activities can be found at the following links (please check each website for updated information):
  1. Brainways Education click here
  2. Community Holiday Programs click here 

In other areas, our Year 4 reporters have been busy conducting interviews across the campus, to find out how different members of our community have settled into the new school year. Please click here to view the video.