The Gifted and Talented Children’s Association of WA (Inc)
GATCA was established in 1978 and is a, not-for-profit, self-help organisation providing teachers and parents with the means to meet the special needs of gifted children at home or school.
“In evidence, all types of interest groups agreed that there is a problem with education of gifted children. These children have special needs in the education system; for many their needs are not being met; and many suffer underachievement, boredom, frustration and psychological distress as a result”.
The 2001 Senate Inquiry into Gifted Education.
Membership is open to all those wishing access to information and the tools to support gifted children academically and socially.
GIFTED RESOURCES ONLINE
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Gifted Resources Online store.
- Reading plus
- Mathletics
- Language Perfect
- Spellodrome
- Lexia Reading CORE5
- Reading Eggs
GATCA WA members can enjoy 30% OFF most purchases.
LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
November-December 2018
Brain Breaks November GATCA Brain Break Get Connected with like minded peers! FINAL BRAIN BREAK for the YEAR Friday, November 9 10:00am – 12:00pm Bathers Beach Fremantle The weather is warming up, just the right [...]
Huge Second-Hand Childrens Book Sale Saturday the 15th of Sept
Non-members welcome This much loved event, with hundreds of second hand children's books in excellent condition is held each term on the last day of Chess Club. The GATCA committee will be in attendance to [...]
Research Findings
The social-emotional well-being of the gifted primary school child and perceptions of parent and teacher social support. By: Dr. Kerry-Ann Wright-Scott A couple of years ago GATCAWA kindly advertised my research in hope of attracting participants [...]
August Brain Break
Get Connected with like minded peers! Friday August 10 Robot Park Piara Waters The forecast has good weather forecast for Friday after a cloudy rainy week so join us for a day outdoors in some [...]