Students from Our Lady of the Angels’ School in Wavell Heights have proven their mettle in creative problem-solving, securing an impressive third-place finish in the science and engineering section at the 36th Queensland State Final of Opti-Minds.
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The Opti-Minds Creative Sustainability Challenge is a comprehensive team event that encourages participants to think critically, create innovatively, and communicate effectively. Divided into four divisions—Language Literature, Media Communication, Science Engineering, and Social Sciences—the challenge caters to a wide range of interests and skills.
The school’s achievement is especially noteworthy given the nature of the Opti-Minds challenge. Over seven weeks, students plan, write, and present solutions to complex problems, culminating in the state finals where they must think on their feet to tackle spontaneous challenges.
In a social media post celebrating the team’s success, the school acknowledged the crucial support provided by teachers Ms Smith and Mrs Setu. Their guidance and encouragement were instrumental in the team’s preparation and performance.
This accomplishment not only highlights the students’ talents but also underscores the importance of nurturing creative problem-solving skills in education. As the world faces increasingly complex challenges, programs like Opti-Minds play a vital role in preparing the next generation of innovators and thinkers.
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The Opti-Minds challenge, open to participants from preschool to adult age groups, continues to provide a platform for those passionate about learning and problem-solving to showcase their skills in an exciting and public forum.
The event, held on October 12-13 at the University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus, saw teams from across the state competing in various categories.
Published 16-October-2024
