Upcoming Events

WED 08 FEB

Coffee Evening

Parents

The Brown Cow Cafe, Hampton

Wednesday 8 February 2012
from 8pm

At 382 Hampton St, Hampton. Please phone Sue on 0403 001 929 by Monday 6th February, 2012.


FRI 10 FEB

Play in the Park

Primary Minds - Mini Minds

At Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc

Friday 10 February 2012
4pm-5.30pm

Peter Scullin Reserve Mordialloc (Mel ref: 92 E1). Bring hats, sunscreen, water bottles and snacks for your child/children. See you there!

Please phone Liz on 9580 6939 by Thursday 9th February, 2012. Call Liz on 0407 323 747 on the day if weather is bad, in case of change of venue or cancellation.


FRI 24 FEB

Play in the Park

Primary Minds - Mini Minds

Allnutt Park, Bentleigh

Friday 24 February 2012
4pm-5.30pm

Wheatley Road, Bentleigh (Mel ref 68 C11). A fun and recently upgraded park for all ages.

RSVP: Essential due to possible change of venue if weather intervenes. Please phone Louise on 0414 578 806 by Thursday 23rd February.


FRI 02 MAR

Coffee Morning

Parents

Sue's house, Mentone (please phone for address)

Friday 2 March 2012
10am-12midday

A chance for parents to get together over a cuppa. Pre-school children welcome. Please bring a plate of something to share. RSVP: Please phone Sue on 0403 001 929 by Wednesday 29th February, 2012.


SUN 04 MAR

Games Afternoon/BBQ evening

Teens (age 13+) & Young Adults (18-22yo)

Anthony and Georgia's house, Beaumaris. Please phone for address.

Sunday 4 March 2012
3 - 7pm

We will BBQ some meat and vegie burgers. Please bring a drink or nibbles to share. Also, if you want a dip in spa, bring your bathers and towel.

RSVP: Please phone Georgia, Anthony or Colleen on 9589 2262 (RSVP essential for catering purposes) by Friday 2 March.


WED 07 MAR

Play in the Park

Primary Minds - Mini Minds

Thomas St South Reserve, Hampton

Wednesday 7 March 2012
4pm-5.30pm

Thomas St South Reserve (Mel ref 76 K7). Please bring hats, sunscreen and snacks for your child/ren.

RSVP: Essential due to possible change of venue if weather intervenes. Please phone Sue on 03 9584 0541 by Tuesday 6th March, 2012.  Call Sue on 0403 001 929 on the day if the weather is misbehaving.


WED 21 MAR

Seminar

Term 1 Presentation for Parents

Southern Community Church of Christ, Cheltenham

Wednesday 21 March 2012
7.45pm-9.30pm

"Giftedness - Question & Answer" Panel Session.

Members of the GSN Committee, along with guest speakers (to be advised shortly) will hold a panel session addressing questions from members about aspects of giftedness and having a gifted child. The Committee have accumulated a vast amount of information in this field over the years, both through research and their own gifted journeys with their children.

Some of the most common questions members of the GSN Committee answer regularly include: "How do I know if my child is gifted?", "What do gifted children need?", "My child is disruptive in the classroom and claims boredom. Could they still be classed as gifted?", "Is accelerating my child the way to go?", "How can I use my child's assessment to achieve appropriate change for my child?".

Our first seminar for 2012 gives parents and the GSN Committee a chance to ask and answer these and other common questions in a forum that will give everyone a chance to chat informally over a cup of tea as well. We regularly have teachers attending our seminars, who are interested in learning more about giftedness.

If you have a specific question you would like covered by the panel, we encourage you to submit question/s in advance by emailing admin@giftedsupport.org.au before the seminar (by Friday 9th March), to give the Committee time to research & discuss to respond appropriately to your particular need.

Venue: Southern Community Church of Christ, Cnr Chesterville Rd & Pine St, Cheltenham (Mel ref: 86 J1).

RSVP: Please phone Louise on 0414 578 806 or email admin@giftedsupport.org.au by Friday 16th March, 2012.


FRI 23 MAR

Play in the Park

Primary Minds - Mini Minds

Chelsea beach playground

Friday 23 March 2012
4pm-5.30pm

Chelsea beach playground access via Camp Street or the Beachway. (Mel ref: TBA).

RSVP: Essential due to possible change of venue if weather intervenes. Please phone Lyndall on 0407 112 646 by Thursday 22 March.


SUN 25 MAR

Family Pizza Night

All members welcome (parents & children)

La Porchetta, Brighton

Sunday 25 March 2012
6pm-8pm

Please bring the whole family and join us for a relaxed evening at La Porchetta's.

We will book separate tables for the secondary/uni and primary children. Younger ones are welcome to sit on the parent table.

RSVP: Please phone Louise on 0414 578 806 by Friday 23rd March.