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Term 2, 2026

Ready for Term 2?

Term 1 was a rapid-fire, busy term and teachers, schools and for us here at Growing Up Greatness. Kylie was in Hong Kong presenting to teachers at various schools and hosted by the The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education, and had a great visit to Geraldton Grammar School to run the Maths Differentiation two day course. Our first Gifted Education two day course commenced at Newman College and have been busy visiting schools and working with teachers. We also have a few new projects afoot this year, including updating the format and content of our online G&T Professional Learning modules, and another two secret squirrel projects that we will be announcing later this year! Term 2 always brings Gifted Awareness Week Australia, and Growing Up Greatness is again committed to getting involved and raising awareness. This year for GAW2026 we are offering free access to our introductory G&T online module ‘Who Are the Gifted and Talented?’ and Kylie will be speaking at the GAW Online Symposium. Term 2, of course brings more school visits including a visit in late May/early June to schools in the Busselton area. Have a great term everyone!

2026 Professional Learning - book now!

Go to our Events page to see everything that is on offer both in person and online this year. We are always happy to add course dates if there is demand, so if you see an event that you would love to host at your school, please contact us. This can be a public event for schools in your area, or just for your staff. Professional learning can be adapted to suit your specific needs and school context, and we consider this our speciality, so always ask if your need specific support or professional learning.

Differentiation in the HASS Classroom (2 day course) - 23 June & TBC - hosted by St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls (Bay View Campus)

Differentiation in the English Classroom (2 day course) - 22 April & 19 May - hosted by Duncraig Senior High School

Differentiation in the Maths Classroom (2 day course) - 15 June & 27 July - hosted by Sacred Heart College

Differentiation in the Primary Classroom (2 day course) - 18 August & 8 September - hosted by Lake Joondalup Baptist College

GAT Teacher Training for Schools (2 day course) - 2 November & 27 November - hosted by St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls - Bay View Campus

Gifted and Talented Online Professional Learning Series - Start online modules at any time of the year. Complete the whole course or just one or two modules.

PART: Predict, Assess and Respond To Aggressive/Challenging Behaviours - This course is available on request at any time of the year. Available in 1, 2 or 3 day options or a 1/2 or 1 day refresher.

If you would like to host a course at your school, or talk to us about designing professional learning that is tailored to your needs, please contact us. We also offer classroom observations, policy advice and teacher and school leader coaching.

These courses can travel!

If you would like to host any of our courses at your school in a regional area, please contact us. We would love to bring a course to you, either as is, or courses and professional learning can be adapted for your specific context.

Kylie will be in the Busselton area in late May/early June and schools in the region are welcome to contact us to book time with her.

How is your school getting involved? The theme this year is Varied Voices, Shared Future highlighting the diversity of gifted and talented learners. Your school or organisation can get involved by submitting an event to run during GAW2026 or you can encourage a gifted student, parent, teacher or school leader to share their gifted story. Check out the GAW2026 website to get involved and help raise awareness about the importance of gifted education across Australian.

Blog post: Supporting stressed teachers - 5 practical strategies for school leaders

Term 2 is a good time to review teacher workload and consider practical ways to support teachers and reduce workload. Too often schools perpetuate a culture of ‘everyone is working hard’ or ‘this is just what teachers do’ without genuinely reviewing workload. How long has it been since something was taken away from teacher’s workload? Or how do you as a school leader model healthy work habits and a work/life balance? Teachers do their best work when they feel supported and not doing tasks that they see as useless, double-handling, paperwork without purpose, or an assumption they will attend every after school event! Check out the ideas in this blog and do at least one practical thing to reduce workload for teachers this term.

Stay in touch!

Remember to like the Growing Up Greatness Facebook page for updates, articles, and inspiration, or connect with us on Instagram or LinkedIn. I hope to see you in person or online at one of our events in 2026.

Kylie Bice Director and Education Consultant Growing Up Greatness