Parents/Caregivers

This page will house links to information that our 
wonderful parents and caregivers may be interested in: 


Bill of Rights

  • Please visit http://gifted.tki.org.nz/  This site supports schools, teachers, students and parents in assisting gifted and talented students to reach their full potential academically, emotionally, and socially. Please check out all 3 areas - teachers, students and parents/whanau as they are all of interest and value.   Especially this link to a pdf called 'Nurturing Gifted and Talented Children'.                                    
  • This article discusses 'Parenting Strategies to Motivate Underachieving Gifted Students'
  • Maureen Neihart spoke at the NZAGC Conference that Lynne attended. In this article, she outlines ways to help gifted children learn to form strong social relationships -very practical advice.
  • You may also be interested in this article related to the belief that intensity, sensitivity and overexcitability can be characteristics of the highly gifted. 
  • This link will take you to a powerpoint that has been shared with some of our students regarding Giftedness and Intensities.
  • This post may give you a smile or 2 as it reflects on 'Parenting a Gifted Child'.
  • For ideas of how to meet the social and emotional needs of our gifted children, click here.  SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)



  • Philosophy for Kids: Spark a Love of Learning


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