The Gifted & Talented Children's Association of WA (Inc)

 

GATCA WA - Annual General Meeting
 
The GATCA WA Annual General Meeting will be held on 1 July 2009 at 6:30pm in Room 89 at the Perth Modern School, Subiaco.
 
Entry to parking is from Roberts Road opposite Princess Margaret Hospital, please park at the front and side of the school.
 
Committee Nominations can be made using the AGM Nomination form.  Please return to Kriss Muskett by 26 June 2009.

New Constitution
 
The GATCA committee has rewritten the constitution, the first rewrite for nearly 20 years.  This rewrite, which uses straight forward language, will allow committee members and members to easily acquaint themselves with the Associations objects.  As an easy to read guide the constitution should service GATCA well in its endeavor to provide for gifted children and their families.
 
The proposed constitution is available here.
 
If you are unable to attend the AGM, a postal voting form is available to vote on the constitution.  Postal voting forms must be sent to Kriss Muskett by 26 June 2009.
 
 
Nomination forms and postal voting forms should be mailed to:
Kriss Muskett
GATCA WA
PO Box 436
Floreat  WA  6014
 

Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented Ltd. (AAEGT)
 

The AAEGT Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 27 June 2009.  A Link to the Notice of Annual General Meeting is available here.  For further information or a copy of the current Constitution, please send a request to info@aaegt.net.au.


Upcoming Seminars of Interest

1 July 2009 - GATCA WA Information Evening - Future Problem Solving

Please refer to the Diary Page for further details.

6 - 10 July 2009 - TEE Revision Seminars

The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) will be offering TEE Revison Seminars between the 6th and 10th of July for ALL Year 12 students in Government schools. To find out more please go to the SIDE Website.


 
Dr Francoys Gagne - An international leader in gifted education

How do gifted children develop high ability? What can be done at school (and at home)? How can you prevent underachievement.
 
Presentation Notes -

 
GATCA was established in 1978. As the State Association it serves gifted children, their parents, their teachers and a range of others who work in the field of gifted education. GATCA is about recognising, and providing for, the special needs of gifted children.

Membership is open to all those wishing to ensure that children of high ability are supported socially, emotionally and intellectually - at home and at school.

GATCA WA can be contacted via:

Phone: (08) 9487-0122 (Message Bank)
E-Mail: info@gatcawa.org
Mail: PO Box 436, Floreat, W.A. 6014