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Setting the Scenep 1877: Free and compulsory Education in NZp 1999: Ministry establishes gifted advisory groupp 2000: Handbook for teachersp 2001: Working Partyp 2002: Initiatives- advisory p 2003-2008: Talent Development Initiativesp 2004: NZ Research- shows MORE support is needed

p 2005: National mandatory changep 2006: National Conferencep 2008: Education Review Office report shows MORE support is needed

p 2009: Government Change: 75% funding cut, including talent Development Initiatives and all professional advisory services in gifted education

p 2010: Small Steps; New Advisory, Ministry identification tool development and tki website development, 2 communities projects offered G&T support, 30 low socio-economic schools offered support



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Egalitarian Culture

New Zealanders take time to come to terms with promoting intellectually gifted learners.



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CONTINUUM of PROVISION

GKP is ONE part of the puzzle to support gifted learners



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The Gifted children’s advancement charitable trust



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p The Gifted Kids Programmen One-day-a-week programmen Alumni

p GKP Consultn Professional development for contributing

Schoolsn Establishment of Gifted Kids Centresn Tailored professional development for schools



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GKP CURRICULUM GOALSStudents attending the Gifted Kids Programme will

interact with learners of like-minds to:

p Develop an understanding of themselves as gifted individuals;

p Explore and develop gifts, talents and interests;

p Engage in abstract and complexlearning;

p Experience and embrace new challenges;

p Create and innovate.



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GKP Curriculum Cornerstones

•ICT•EOTC•Specialist tutors &

mentors

Mental Edge: Thinking

SkillsAffective Domain

Talent Development

ConceptualLearning



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RESEARCH

PAST PUPILS



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How Does it Compare?

PRESENT PUPILS



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RESEARCH FINDINGSp a safe environment where students can interact

with like-minds;

p a planned curriculum with opportunity for genuine challenge and talent development;

p a specialist teacher who is aware of the needs of gifted students and effective teaching practices; and

p fostered links between their withdrawal provision and home class to ensure learning opportunities and developing skills can be utilised across learning environments.



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PrincipalGKP has been a godsend for some of our very talented children, in that it provides the 'critical mass' of children who think outside the square. At GKP, these children realise that they are not 'odd', they just think differently from the norm and there are a lot of other children just like them. We have seen children blossom in self-confidence and self-awareness through this programme. They start to believe in themselves and their exciting futures.



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PARENT…..but perhaps most important aspect was the general atmosphere of GKP in bringing together teachers and children with a passionate interest in learning and questioning new knowledge. This environment allows them to debate issues in a deep and thoughtful way, without the frustration of being held-back/or silenced in a class dominated by other children either lacking interest or motivation to apply themselves. The general impact of the GKP on our son has been tremendous.



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CHILD…I never knew I was gifted until I went to GKP I just thought I was different, I didn't really fit in at school but I did at home, I guess my parents are gifted!!!

Anyway going to GKP was relief because I kind of found a niche. I was there for 3 years and it not only helped my academic achievement but also my confidence hugely. Feeling confident also made it easier to learn, as I was more relaxed. I learnt to laugh, and at myself too. I made friends, some I still have, which is pretty incredible and something when I was young I didn't think I wouldhave.

GKP also taught me to strive harder, not take the easy out which I had got into doing and still do a little sometimes. GKP I think also helped my regular school because my teachers found out more about how to teach kids like me. Being able to attend GKP was a positive thing in my life because it made me comfortable being me”



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CONTACT

[email protected]

www.giftedkids.co.nz0800 457543

Or

Deb Clark

Associate Principal

0274 911182


mailto:[email protected]

http://www.giftedkids.co.nz
