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November 12th 2007 - George Parkyn Centre becomes the Gifted Education Centre

The George Parkyn Centre is becoming The Gifted Education Centre!!! After 12 years, we will re-open in January 2008 under a new name, reflecting the growth of the Centre and clearly defining the work that we do. The name and work of George Parkyn (1910–1993) will remain synonymous in the minds of many with the progress of gifted education both within New Zealand and internationally. The Centre, and the thousands of children and families that the Centre’s work has touched over the last decade or more, greatly respects and recognizes the work of George Parkyn, and that of Rosemary Cathcart, the Centre’s founder. We look forward now to working to build on, and expand on that progress – by broadening the services offered (eg the introduction of services for pre-school children), and building public awareness of the needs of these children. Over the coming months, you may see subtle changes in our website and/or our printed materials as we transition towards this exciting new move. It is our aim that by 14 January 2008, the date we re-open after the end of year break, the work will be finished, and we have completed our metamorphisis! We look forward to supporting you with your gifted children, and pupils, for many years to come.

July 1st 2007 - Gifted Education Centre takes over the running of Small Poppies

As of 1 July, the Gifted Education Centre is managing and facilitating the Small Poppies programme – a programme especially developed for gifted pre-schoolers... read more

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EVENTS

MAD!

The Gifted Education Centre often runs Mind Adventure Day (MAD) sessions . These half day, hands on sessions are based on the One Day School™ programme and enable parents and the children themselves to decide on future options for the more able/gifted child.

The last Mind Adventure Day for Nelson this year will be held on the 28th of November, at Victory School, Vanguard Street.

But wait! There’s more!! This time there will also be a Parent Information Evening the night before – facilitated by the Nelson One Day School team, with guest speaker Anne Wysockyj from The Gifted Education Centre. All of your questions about One Day School can be answered, come along and meet other parents who are learning about what having a gifted child means, or just explore that whole are of ‘giftedness’. This will be held at the Richmond Montessori Preschool from 7pm.

For further information for either event, please contact Leanne Pressman (03) 544-2788 – bookings are essential for the MAD sessions.

Teachers, we invite you to consider/nominate/recommend/pass this along to the parents/caregivers of a child that you feel may benefit from our programme, and they can experience a small taste of One Day School™.

There will be morning and afternoon sessions and bookings are essential as places will be limited. There will be a small fee of $20.00 per child for the session, and staff from the Centre will be on hand to answer any questions.

Spaces MUST be booked in advance, and are strictly limited. Please email us or phone on (09) 845 4176 for more details or to book a space.

Awareness Week 2008

Awareness Week was celebrated from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd June 2008. This week includes June 17th, the birthdate of the inspiration behind the Gifted Education centre, Professor George Parkyn. Check out the events that occured at a One Day School near you during this week - there was fun, information and participation for all interested in Gifted Education. The Awareness Week page is here.