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ONE
DAY SCHOOL TURNS TEN!
The 22nd of May 2006 marked ten years from when the
first One Day School class was held in the crypt of
an Auckland church. There are now 34 classes held
every week...read
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NEWS
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November
12th 2007 - George Parkyn Centre becomes the Gifted
Education Centre
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The
George Parkyn Centre is becoming The Gifted Education
Centre!!! After 12 years, we will re-open in January
2008 under a new name, reflecting the growth of the
Centre and clearly defining the work that we do.
The
name and work of George Parkyn (1910–1993) will
remain synonymous in the minds of many with the progress
of gifted education both within New Zealand and internationally.
The
Centre, and the thousands of children and families
that the Centre’s work has touched over the last
decade or more, greatly respects and recognizes the
work of George Parkyn, and that of Rosemary Cathcart,
the Centre’s founder.
We
look forward now to working to build on, and expand
on that progress – by broadening the services
offered (eg the introduction of services for pre-school
children), and building public awareness of the needs
of these children.
Over
the coming months, you may see subtle changes in our
website and/or our printed materials as we transition
towards this exciting new move. It is our aim that
by 14 January 2008, the date we re-open after the
end of year break, the work will be finished, and
we have completed our metamorphisis!
We
look forward to supporting you with your gifted children,
and pupils, for many years to come.
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July
1st 2007 - Gifted Education Centre takes over the
running of Small Poppies
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As
of 1 July, the Gifted Education Centre is managing
and facilitating the Small Poppies programme –
a programme especially developed for gifted pre-schoolers...
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NEWSLETTERS
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1, 2007 |
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EVENTS
MAD!
The
Gifted Education Centre often runs Mind Adventure Day (MAD)
sessions . These half day, hands on sessions are based on
the One Day School™ programme and enable parents and
the children themselves to decide on future options for
the more able/gifted child.
We
would like to invite you to nominate/recommend/ bring along/pass
this along to the parents/caregivers of a child that you
feel may benefit from our programme, and they can experience
a small taste of One Day School™.
There
will be morning and afternoon sessions and bookings are
essential as places will be limited. There will be a small
fee of $20.00 per child for the session, and staff from
the Centre will be on hand to answer any questions.
Spaces
MUST be booked in advance, and are strictly limited. Please
email
us or phone on (09) 845 4176 for more details or to
book a space.
Freyberg
School MAD - Tuesday 19th August
(date
change)
Hawkes'
Bay MAD- Tuesday 19th August
Junior
in the morning, senior in the afternoon – contact
Jo - jo.laurie@giftededucation.org.nz
Westminster
MAD - Wednesday 27 August
Cardinal
McKeefry MAD - Friday 29th August
Two
sessions: 8.30 - 11.30am: 6 - 8 year olds; 12.30 - 3.30pm:
9 - 12 year olds.
Where:
Our One Day School classroom, Room 7, Cardinal McKeefry
School, 66 Albemarle Rd, Wilton, Wellington.
Bookings are essential. To book, or for more information,
please call Shirley Lawn, the Wellington One Day School
Coordinator on 04 232 3523 or email: shirley.lawn@giftededucation.org.nz
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Glenbrook
MAD - Tuesday 9th September
Awareness
Week 2008
Awareness
Week was celebrated from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd June
2008. This week includes June 17th, the birthdate of the
inspiration behind the Gifted Education centre, Professor
George Parkyn. Check out the events that occured at a One
Day School near you during this week - there was fun, information
and participation for all interested in Gifted Education.
The Awareness Week page is here.
Tips
for Growing Small Poppies
An
integrated series of four parent information discussions
to help with the development of skills before your "Small
Poppy" (gifted pre-schooler) starts school. These evening
sessions will be facilitated by Sue Breen, who has many
years of successful teaching practice with gifted children
to her credit.
| WHEN: |
Thursday
evenings, 6.30pm(sharp) - 9.00pm |
| WHERE: |
Owairaka
District School, Richardson Road, Mt Albert |
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September
1, 8, 15, 22 |
| COST: |
$80.00
(total for the 4 sessions) |
Course
outline:
Session
1 - Extending and Enriching the Whole Child - a holistic
approach to developing skills for life with your gifted
pre-school child. Discusses ways to assist children to predict,
estimate and take risks, with references to the skills and
approaches to be used over the following three sessions.
Q + A time.
Session
2 - How to Foster Reading and Writing Links - proven
techniques to assist you to work alongside your child, and
to help develop correct techniques - before poor habits
are formed.
Session
3 - How to Foster the Understanding of Maths Concepts
- enrich yourself and your child with the joy in the patterns,
sequences and problems this curriculum area offers.
Session
4 - How to Foster the Joy of Science - a wonderful way
to end the series of 4 sessions - with learning skills that
will assist you and your gifted child to explore science
with success.
LIMITED
PLACES**LIMITED PLACES**LIMITED PLACES**LIMITED PLACES**
Book now by phoning (09) 845 4176, or by email to head.office@giftededucation.org.nz
- with a subject line of "Parent Evening"
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