For more information on other opportunities, go to Rosnet/Learning @Rosehill/GATE or contact Mrs Green , GaTe Co-ordinator.

Some questions to think about

Did you know that …

 • … gifted and talented children are found in all cultures, socioeconomic groups, and amongst those with disabilities?

 • ... gifts and talents can be demonstrated in a wide range of intellectual, academic, creative, cultural, leadership, artistic, and physical abilities and qualities?

 • … all schools in New Zealand are required to identify and provide appropriately for gifted and talented students under the National Administration Guidelines?

And That

• … there are no explicit requirements for gifted and talented children in early childhood education to be identified or provided for appropriately?

 • … only $1.2 million is allocated by Government for gifted and talented education this year? If 5% of New Zealand’s school students are gifted and talented, this amounts to about $35 per child per annum!

 • … schools’ reporting for performance on National Standards to the Ministry of Education only acknowledges those above the standard, but not well-above the standard?

• Did you know you can show your support for our country’s future leaders by saying YES to gifted and talented education?

 
Help is available …

http://www.giftededucation.org.nz/

Our task is to ensure that each gifted individual is met with recognition and understanding, and to provide support in developing his or her unique abilities and qualities to the full.  Our hope is that each gifted child will grow in wisdom, insight and compassion in the use of his or her talents in the wider world

http://www.giftedchildren.org.nz/

The New Zealand Association for Gifted Children (NZAGC) exists to promote the needs of gifted kids at national level and support and foster initiatives at local level which meet those needs