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2010:
Term 1 Take an Ology!
Term 2 Maths Under Cover
Term 3 Enigmas in History


Children have the opportunity to be introduced to a range of exciting and specialised topics and to work with others of similar abilities and interests for one day in a host school in their district. Workshops are presented by expert teachers.

Scroll down for the venues, dates, brochures and application forms for each term...

Eureka Venue Location Guide

(Get Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDFs below)

:: Term 1 Take an Ology!

:: Term 2 Maths Under Cover

Eureka Venue Location Guide

:: Term 3 Enigmas in History

Eureka Venue Location Guide

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

G.A.T.E.WAYS has pleasure in inviting gifted and talented children to the Gold Coast Festival of Workshops – ‘It’s Hypothetical!’ for gifted year 2 to 7 students.

The festival will be hosted by The Southport School (TSS) in Southport on the Gold Coast and be held on 16th and 17th of September, 2010.

For directions, visit TSS's How to Find page. The festival will be held at the Prep School Campus on Lupus St. (You can see Lupus St just above the word 'Southport' on their map. A site plan map is also available at TSS's page).

If you are unfamiliar with G.A.T.E.WAYS please read this short letter of introduction from our Directors.

Steps required to enrol children in the Festival:

READ: Workshop descriptions and full enrolment instructions:

Year 2 and 3     |     Years 4 and 5     |     Years 6 and 7

CHOOSE: Your preferences

EMAIL: Your preferences and details to kathy@gateways.edu.au. You can also phone Kathy on 03) 9894 2116 or fax her on 03) 9894 2117.

WAIT: For confirmation of a place by return email (if you do not hear within one business day, resend information)

SEND: If you have a confirmed place, complete and send the application form and payment:

Year 2/3 Application form   |   Year 4/5 Application form   |   Year 6/7 Application form

:: ALSO AT TSS - Seminars for Adults!

PARENTS: 'Meeting the Challenge' - Wednesday 15th of September 7.00-9.30pm
‘Meeting The Challenge’ is an information seminar for parents of gifted children, looking at ways to fulfill our role as parents, guiding and supporting gifted children in a positive, respectful and dignified manner. See our Flyer.

TEEACHERS: 'Extending Highly Able Children in the Classroom' - Thursday 16th September 4.30-7.00pm
This teachers’ information seminar introduces a range of strategies and techniques for use in the regular classroom, designed to stimulate, challenge, inspire and extend highly able students. See our Flyer.

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

It's the Challenge of the year!

We invite schools late in term three to enrol teams of gifted and talented children in ‘The G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge’.

What is it?

It’s a team event created to challenge, extend, excite and encourage primary school students.

The G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge:

• Stresses teamwork over individual performance
• Encourages team members to interact in an efficient and cohesive manner
• Is about problem-solving - recognising and negotiating obstacles and finding solutions
• Challenges the participants across the curriculum
• Provides all participants with opportunity for leadership
• Practises the fundamental skills necessary for competent performance
• Gives satisfaction from the activities themselves as well as the outcome
• Emphasises having fun with learning

Where and when is it?

‘The G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge’ will be held at a venue near your school in Term 4.

Dates and Venues for 2010:

• Highvale Primary School (Glen Waverley) - 6, 7 and 8 October
• Tintern Girls Grammar School (Ringwood East) - 13, 14 and 15 October
• University of Canberra - 16 October
• Acacia College, Mernda - October 20, 21 and 22 October
• Donvale PS - October 27, 28 and 29 October
• Parktone PS, Parkdale - October 27, 28 and 29 October
• Brunswick South West PS - 10, 11 and 12 November
• Mountain Gate PS (Ferntree Gully) - 17, 18 and 19 November
• Bialik College (Hawthorn) - 24, 25 and 26 November
• Finals - 1 December

The Challenge for Years 3 and 4 will be held on Wednesdays, the Years 5 and 6 will be held on Thursdays, and the Years 1 and 2 will be held on Fridays.

Finals for Years 3 – 6 will be held at Box Hill High School on Wednesday December 1st.

How do you get involved?

• Firstly, read the documents on our website ‘Advice to Schools’ and ‘Advice to Teams and Parents’.
• Read up on the challenges and check for the venue and dates that suit you.
• Schools register teams by phoning, faxing or emailing G.A.T.E.WAYS.

What happens next?

• If places are available, teams complete application forms and forward with payment within 7 days.
• Read the relevant ‘Preparing for the Challenge’ documents on our website
• Teams start practising!

And then what?

• On the day, teams will participate in practice workshops followed by competition sessions.
• Each member will be team leader of a specific challenge.
• Each team member will be presented with a Challenge badge and a Certificate of Participation.
• A Presentation Session will be held at 3.10 pm and teachers and parents are invited to attend.
• The two top teams at each venue will receive trophies
• The two top teams from Years 3 – 6 at each venue will be invited to the finals on 1st December.

Sound like lots of fun? Then register quickly. Places are limited!

Bookings can be made by phoning G.A.T.E.WAYS on 03 9894 2116, faxing on 03 9894 2117 or by emailing jenny@gateways.edu.au

:: 2010 information:

Advice to Teams and Parents (pdf)       Advice to Schools (pdf)      (Get Acrobat Reader)

Preparation Advice & Checklists for Yrs 1 & 2    Preparation Advice & Checklists for Yrs 3 & 4    Preparation Advice & Checklists for Yrs 5 & 6


:: Brochures and Application Forms:

Highvale PS Brochure   -   Highvale PS Application Form

Tintern GGS Brochure   -   Tintern GGS Application Form

Acacia College Brochure   -   Acacia College Application Form

Donvale PS Brochure   -   Donvale PS Application Form

Parktone PS Brochure   -   Parktone PS Application Form

Brunswick South West PS Brochure   -   Brunswick South West PS Application Form

Mountain Gate PS Brochure   -   Mountain Gate PS Application Form

Bialik College Brochure   -   Bialik College Application Form

:: The G.A.T.E.WAYS Canberra Challenge 2010

Date: 16th of October, University of Canberra

University of Canberra Brochure   -   University of Canberra Application Form

Please follow the process above (also detailed in your brochure) but note your local contact details:
Winifred Hanson
Ph 02) 6255 9299
Fax 02) 6255 9299
Email: canberra@gateways.edu.au
PO Box 135,
Red Hill ACT 2603

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

In these programs children from grades 1 - 6 spend one morning a week for four weeks developing skills in a specialised area of the curriculum. Journeys held "On Location" at venues other than schools are often held over one or two full days.

The program content is presented at a more advanced level and at a faster pace than is often possible in the regular classroom.

Teachers nominate children for Journeys. If your school does not normally organise students to attend G.A.T.E.WAYS, then phone 98942116 or email Denise to see how you can get involved.

Journeys are hosted by several primary schools around Melbourne each term. Schools hosting Journeys provide three spaces for G.A.T.E.WAYS, as well as an area for registration on the first day. G.A.T.E.WAYS is happy to hear from any school that would be interested in hosting Journeys.

:: Please visit the Journeys calendar for details on programs run in your area. Brochures for individual programs may be accessed via the links on the Journeys calendar:

CURRENT JOURNEYS CALENDAR - now enrolling for the first half of term 4.

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

Teachers can apply to the Foundation For Young Australians for Journeys scholarships.

Journeys are hosted by several primary schools around Melbourne each term.
In order to qualify to apply:

• Students must attend a state school
• Students’ parents must be on an Education Maintenance Allowance

Teachers should apply directly to the Foundation For Young Australians for G.A.T.E.WAYS scholarship support.

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

G.A.T.E.WAYS and Canberra Grammar School had the pleasure of hosting gifted and talented children at our annual 'Canberra Grammar Festival of Workshops' for year 1 to 6 students. The festival was hosted by Canberra Grammar School, Monaro Crescent, Red Hill and was held on 28th and 29th of June, 2010.

READ: Workshop descriptions and full enrolment instructions:

Years 1 and 2     |     Years 3 and 4     |     Years 5 & 6

Canberra Festival Timetable     |     Meet the Presenters

CHOOSE: Your preferences

EMAIL: Your preferences and details to canberra@gateways.edu.au. You can also phone or fax Winifred Hanson in Canberra on 6255 9299.

WAIT: For confirmation by return email (if you do not hear within one business day, resend information)

SEND: If you have a confirmed place, complete and send the application form, with payment, to G.A.T.E.WAYS, PO BOX 135, Red Hill, 2603 within 10 days:

Year 1/2 Application form   |   Year 3/4 Application form   |   Year 5/6 Application form

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

The Prep Festival was hosted by Firbank Grammar School on Thursday December 10th and Friday December 11th, 2009.

The Grade 1 - 6 Festival was hosted by Wesley College in Glen Waverley on December 14th and 15th, 2009.

The 2010 Festival program will be available on the website by 1st of October, 2010.

2009 Documents:

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

G.A.T.E.WAYS had the pleasure of inviting gifted and talented children to the Firbank Grammar Mid-Year Festival of Workshops' for gifted year 1 to 6 students. The festival was hosted by Firbank Grammar School in Brighton and was held on 23rd and 24th of June, 2010.

READ: Workshop descriptions and full enrolment instructions:

Grades 1 and 2     |     Grades 3 and 4     |     Grades 5 & 6

CHOOSE: Your preferences

EMAIL: Your preferences and details to kathy@gateways.edu.au. You can also phone Kathy on 9894 2116 or fax her on 9894 2117.

WAIT: For confirmation by return email (if you do not hear within one business day, resend information)

SEND: If you have a confirmed place, complete and send the application form and payment:

Grade 1/2 Application form   |   Grade 3/4 Application form   |   Grade 5/6 Application form

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

The G.A.T.E.WAYS Brainwaves Club program is based on the philosophy that highly able and gifted children have particular needs for stimulation and challenge that match their high level of curiosity and desire to learn. In addition, children with specialized skills and talents in advance of their age peers need both affirmation of these abilities and opportunities for talent development. They also need opportunities to mix with like-minded peers and to form rewarding friendships that further foster their interests, social skills and self-esteem. It is G.A.T.E.WAYS aim to facilitate this positive social interaction in a non-threatening club atmosphere.

:: Melbourne

G.A.T.E.WAYS continues to expand its clubs' program for primary aged gifted and talented children. The clubs operate once a fortnight on a Saturday afternoon at Ivanhoe Grammar School, The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe, and Brighton Grammar School, 29-31 Grosvenor St, Brighton, between 1.30 and 4.00 pm.

Melbourne Brainwaves Clubs in 2010 | Enrolment form for Semester 2 (pdf) | Complete application form for new enrolments (pdf)

(Meetings are also reported in the Encephalograph Newsletter).

:: Canberra

In 2010 we will be offering places in a range of clubs for Grades 1-6 children interested in Maths, Science, Technology, or Books, Writing and Performing Arts. Members take out a semester membership in one of these clubs.

Brainwaves Clubs will be held at Canberra Grammar Junior School, Alexander Street, Red Hill.

If you are interested in joining, please check further details in the flyer below and phone 02 6255 9299 or email canberra@gateways.edu.au as soon as possible.

Canberra Brainwaves Flyer (PDF) | Canberra Brainwaves Application Form (PDF)

(Meetings were also reported in the Encephalograph Newsletter).

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

G.A.T.E.WAYS invited Grade six children to attend the Grade 6 Next Step Leadership program - series 2 at City Cite, Level 12, 474 Flinders St, Melbourne, 9.00am - 4.00pm on 8th and 9th of July 2010

The theme for the days was 'Beyond The Comfort Zone' and 'Striving For Success'.

Parents enrolled directly with G.A.T.E.WAYS for this program.

Grade Six Next Step Leadership Brochure (pdf) | Grade Six Next Application Form (pdf)

:: Writers' Ink:
A writers' festival for Grades 4 to 6 will be held in Term 3, 2010, at L14, 474 Flinders St, Melbourne.

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

This year will see our sixth annual 'Out on the Town' series of workshops for gifted and talented Year 7, 8 and 9 students. The program offers a range of enjoyable and challenging workshops in a number of different areas. These workshops provide you with an opportunity for challenge beyond what you are currently doing at school. It also gives you the chance to meet and work with outer 'like-minded' students.

‘OUT on the TOWN’ is hosted by various venues including City Cite, 12th floor, 474 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Circus Oz, 340 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, The National Gallery of Victoria, St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Gene Technology Access Centre, 77 Story Street, Parkville.

How to Register

All of the programs are full day programs. You can choose one program each day for 1 or 2 days. When making your selection, refer to the timetable and program descriptions. Please also read Important Information.

Register by ringing G.A.T.E.WAYS on 9894 2116, or emailing denise@gateways.edu.au. Have at least 2 preferences for each day. Please await confirmation of your place by phone or email before sending in the paperwork and payment.

Once your place is confirmed, complete the Application Form and Student Participation Form and forward both with your payment and a stamped, self addressed envelope to G.A.T.E.WAYS, P.0 Box 207, Blackburn. 3130 within 7 days of registration.

Students enrolling in the Circus Oz program will also need a completed Indemnity From.

The fee for all programs is $110.00 each day (including GST). Four of the programs have an additional levy which should be added to the fee above. There is small fee for credit card transactions.

Timetable and Descriptions |Important Information | Flyer | Application Form | Circus Oz Indemnity From

G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

Pilots On Probation is a G.A.T.E.WAYS program ‘on location’ at Brindabella Flying School, Canberra Airport. It is for both boys and girls from Years 5, 6 and 7. It introduces students to the fascinating world of aviation – including hands-on flying in a plane and a simulator.

It is equally beneficial for those with a burning ambition to be a pilot, those interested in the mathematics and science of flight, and those who like to give things a try! The sessions are designed to entertain, involve and challenge the reasoning abilities of gifted students and to inspire them to follow their natural curiosity and innate instinct to learn.

2009 Program (pdf)

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

TSSM, Level 14, 474 Flinders St. Melbourne
9.30am - 3.00pm on the 2nd and 3rd of September 2010

G.A.T.E.WAYS Parenting Gifted and Talented Children Conference is a unique opportunity for parents of gifted and talented children to come together and explore the characteristics, challenges and potential of these children. Presenters will explore a range of options, skills and resources to assist parents in providing their children with the best opportunities and experiences. Participants can attend one or both days of the program.

Application Form (pdf)  |  Brochure (pdf)  |  Flyer (pdf)

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G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116  Fax 03 9894 2117
info@gateways.edu.au

Developing and extending children's special abilities

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