Our successful Year 11 Future Problem Solving team, Anna Rigg, Sophie Gwynne-Robson, Rowena Woodhams and Niamh Hammond (coach: Amy Perkins) went to Auckland last weekend and won the National Finals.

The team has now been invited to represent NZ in the International Future Problem Solving Competition in Wisconsin, June 2010. The topic is 'Green Living'. The families are still discussing this opportunity and are investigating all possible fundraising ventures.

What is Future Problem Solving?

Future Problem Solving involves students working in teams of four to apply a six-step problem solving process to a complex, futuristic scenario which provides them with the tools to tackle problems which they will meet throughout their life. The Future Problem Solving programme encourages students to carry out in-depth research, to think creatively and critically, to apply ethical thinking skills and to work as part of a team.

This year the team had to solve futuristic problems about the nature of the Olympic Games, neurotechnology, cyber conflict and the counterfeit economy.