Welcome

Welcome to the Gifted and Talented Children’s Association of South Australia .(GTCASA)

GTCASA is a volunteer organisation committed to enhancing the social, emotional and intellectual development of children and adolescents with high intellectual potential.

We organise events for gifted children, their carers and teachers.

 

...COMMITTEE INFORMATION

GTCASA  is always  looking for energetic volunteers who believe in helping to unlock the potential of these special needs children.  If you are prepared to give us a couple of hours a month we NEED you and you can indicate your interest either at our email or by telephone.

 

… ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

This year’s Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 14

 

… SATURDAY CLUB

GTCASA Term 1 2024- Saturday Club sesions remaining

Session 3 – Strategic Minds: The Board Game Bonanza – 23 March

*All Ages

*Tickets – please select if your child is junior, intermediate or senior.  

About the Workshops 

Get ready for a twist on traditional board game sessions with our Strategic Minds: The Board Game Bonanza! 

Hosted by Justin, a passionate board game enthusiast, high school teacher, and fellow parent of a gifted child. This session will expose kids to some board games they’ve never seen before, as well as one or two they may be familiar with. 

This is going to be a fun session and parents are encouraged to get involved! 

Meet Your Expert 

Justin is a high school teacher, a parent of a gifted child and a board game proselytizer!

Originally from the US, Justin now lives in Adelaide and spends a good portion of his energy hiding his new board game purchases from his wife. Justin will be supporting the kids and showing them the rules as well as being around to help if they get stuck.

 

Session 4 – Out Door Adventure Day – 6 April

*All Ages 

*Tickets – please select if your child is junior, intermediate oe senior. 

About the Workshop & Our Expert

We’re taking GTCASA outdoors with an adventurous session led by Pete, a Scout leader with over 20 years experience. 

Join us for a day of physical fun! This is a chance for the kids to enjoy a run around in the outdoors with one of Adelaide’s most experienced and fun Scout leaders! Pete has over 20 years experience in Scouting and will lead the kids through various team games. This will be two hours of activities so make sure to bring plenty of snacks and water!

Parents are required to be onsite for the two hours as Pete takes outdoor play to new levels!

Eventbrite link for more detail and bookings at this link

GTCASA Term 1, 2024 Tickets, Sat, Feb 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

… DARA SCHOOL

Dara School is a community that nurtures learning and personal growth in intellectually gifted students. It is a secular, independent and co-educational school. It currently caters for primary school Year 1 to Year 7 students and will soon grow to cater for students from Year 1 to Year 12.

Dara School has a progressive educational philosophy and its environment is designed to optimise the specific learning characteristics of gifted and talented students. This design is based on a pedagogy that recognises and nurtures each student’s individuality and uniqueness through an integrated, personalised approach to teaching and learning. This approach is complemented by strategically organised and flexible learning spaces.

Further information

  • 4 Gordon Terrace
    Morphettville SA 5043

 

…TWICE EXCEPTIONAL AUSTRALIA  (TEA)

Twice Exceptional Australia (TEA) Support Group

Twice Exceptional Australia (TEA) is a Facebook group run by twice exceptional (2E) volunteers. TEA was formerly the Facebook group for Gifted 2E Support Australia.

Gifted 2E Support Australia is a community organisation founded by Amanda Drury and Kate Donohue many years ago. Kate remains as a TEA Admin, with TEA’s other Admins being long time members of the Facebook group. 

What does Twice-Exceptional mean?

Twice exceptional, or gifted with a learning disability (GLD), refers to those who are both gifted and have a disability/learning difficulty. ‘Twice exceptional’ refers to being an exception to the typical in those two ways. Being 2E impacts educational and support requirements in various ways. All aspects need consideration in parenting, educational, and therapeutic arenas.

If you have any questions please contact Kate Donohue here https://www.dynamicparenting.com.au/contact

 

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