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2010:
Term 1 Take an Ology!
Term 2 Maths Under Cover
Term 3 More History's Mysteries


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.

(Get Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDFs below)

:: Term 1 Take an Ology!

:: Term 2 Maths Under Cover

:: Term 3 More History's Mysteries

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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 5 and 6 will be held on Wednesdays, the Years 3 and 4 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 when the 2010 program comes out in term three. 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

The documents below relate to 2009. They will be replaced when 2010 information is available:

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
Southwood BG Brochure   -   Southwood BG Application Form
Hurstbridge PS Brochure   -   Hurstbridge PS Application Form
Mountain Gate PS Brochure   -   Mountain Gate PS Application Form
Elwood PS Brochure   -   Elwood PS Application Form
Brunswick South West PS Brochure   -   Brunswick South West 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

Please 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

The Canberra Challenge documents from 2009. These will be replaced when 2010 information is available:

Canberra Challenge Flyer
Canberra Challenge Brochure
Canberra Challenge Letter of Invitation
Canberra Challenge Letter Package
Canberra Challenge Application Form
Canberra Challenge Advice to Schools
Canberra Challenge Advice to Teams and Parents

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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 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.

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 click on the links inside the Journey's calendar for more details on programs run in your area:
Current Journey Calendar

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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 have the pleasure of hosting gifted and talented children at our annual 'Canberra Grammar Festival of Workshops' for year 1 to 6 students. The festival will be hosted by Canberra Grammar School, Monaro Crescent, Red Hill and be held on 28th, 29th and 30th of June, 2010.

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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 has pleasure in inviting gifted and talented children to the Firbank Grammar Mid-Year Festival of Workshops' for gifted year 1 to 6 students. The festival will be hosted by Firbank Grammar School in Brighton and be held on 23rd and 24th of June, 2010.

The program will be available in the early part of term 2.

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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.

Click here to find information about Brainwaves Clubs in Melbourne in 2010 | Click here to download an application form for 2010 (pdf)

Click here to find information about what programs were offered at Brainwaves Clubs in Melbourne in 2009 (Meetings were 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)

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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 invites Grade six children to attend the Grade 6 Next Step Leadership program to be held at TSSM, Level 14, 474 Flinders St, Melbourne, 9.00am - 4.00pm on 29th and 30th of March 2010

Parents may enrol direct with G.A.T.E.WAYS for this program.

To register, please contact the Seminar organiser, Christine Ireland on 9894 2116 or christine@gateways.edu.au

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

:: Writers' Ink:
A writers' festival for Grades 4 to 6 will be held on July 14th and 15th 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 byond 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, The Alfred Brash SoundHouse, First Floor, Hamer Hall, Melbourne, The National Gallery of Victoria, St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Gene Technology Access Centre, 77 Story Street, Parkville, Melbourne Uni Vet School, Parkville & Werribee.

The 2010 program will be available in the early part of Term 2.

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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

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