Welcome to GTCASA
Welcome to GTCASA, the Gifted & Talented Children's Association of South Australia. As a dedicated volunteer organisation, we play a pivotal role in the lives of gifted and talented youth and their families. Our efforts are focused on organising parent events, running our Saturday Club, and fostering connections within the community.
Our aim is to provide resources and support systems specifically designed for the unique journey of raising and nurturing gifted children. By facilitating educational opportunities, social gatherings, and community links, we strive to ensure that every gifted child has the chance to thrive. Together, we work towards creating a supportive environment that celebrates their talents and addresses their challenges, making a significant impact on their development and future.
But what is Gifted?
GTCASA favours the Columbus Group definition:
“Giftedness is asynchronous development in which advanced cognitive abilities and heightened intensity combine to create inner experiences and awareness that are qualitatively different from the norm.
This asynchrony increases with higher intellectual capacity.
The uniqueness of the gifted renders them particularly vulnerable and requires modifications in parenting, teaching, and counseling in order for them to develop optimally.”
Gifted children demonstrate a remarkable capacity for learning, problem-solving, and creativity that sets them apart from their peers. This provides unique challenges in education and parenting.
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At GTCASA, we understand that giftedness encompasses far more than just academic achievement. It's about nurturing the whole child, recognizing their strengths, and providing opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment. ​
At GTCASA we wish to empower gifted children to reach their full potential, to support their families in navigating the joys and challenges of raising a gifted child, and to advocate for greater understanding and recognition of giftedness in our community.
Join us at GTCASA, where we celebrate the brilliance, creativity, and potential of young gifted minds, and where every child has the opportunity to shine brightly and thrive.
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Upcoming Events
We regularly hold social and education get togethers that give us the space and ability to connect with like minded individuals. Feel free to join us at one of our safe and inclusive events.
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GTCASA Term 4 program
​Sessions 1 & 2 - Cardboard creation
The first two sessions this year will be all about exploring creativity and engineering. Do you love making things that look cool? Do you love making things that are beautiful? Do you love making things that are fun? If so, then join us to explore the world of making with cardboard construction tools!
We have sets of Make Do cardboard construction tools and will be building everything from shields to Mars bases! Let your imagination run wild!
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We will provide cardboard, but if you want to bring along any old cereal boxes or if you have some old packing boxes in your shed, please bring them!
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JavaScript Programming with Leading Coding: Week 1 & 2
In Weeks 1 and 2 on 26th of October and 9th of November 2024, Louis will continue taking the sessions for our future coders who have been exploring JavaScript programming and will be completing the course. Professor Louis is the lead for Leading Coding, the Adelaide based coding school offering professional programming courses with university level curriculum tailored for young minds.
We are looking to run Javascript again in 2025 for all ages where the parent feels the child will be comfortable with the content. Please make sure you are subscribed for the opportunity in 2025.
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*please bring a fully charged laptop, and worksheets from previous sessions
*participants must have attended the previous JavaScript course at GTCASA
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Find Us On Facebook
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Have a question?
We would love to hear from you. Please send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.