Future Problem Solving

Following the Future Problem Solving qualifying event earlier this term, two of our Middle College teams have been invited to participate in the 2019 National Finals.

Jasmin Groves, Sebastian Box, Piper Reid (Year 9) and Trixie Willett (Year 8) prepared one of the successful qualifying booklets, tackling the issue of Food Loss and Food Waste in the future. Charles Box (Year 9) submitted a qualifying booklet in the individual division. It is to the great credit of these creative thinkers that they have reached the national stage of the competitive program, as it places them in the top tier of the teams in their divisions. Congratulations!

The National Finals take place from 18^th – 20^th October at Moreton Bay College. The topic will be ‘Coping with Stress’ and finalists will consider how exponential change and fast-paced trends in society will increase stress in the future. Issues may include the personal and societal impacts of stress, how different countries and cultures deal with stress and whether promoting healthier lifestyles might help people to cope with stress.

After attending the opening ceremony and dinner, students will complete a six-step booklet in two hours and perform an Action Plan presentation.

Well done to all students who participated in the Future Problem Solving program this year and we wish those students who have made the finals the best of luck.

Thank you to Mrs Rae Hall, Ms Petta Scheiwe and Noah Beasley for their time and assistance in coaching our teams.

Mrs Jo Belchamber, Head of Learning Enrichment