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The team perform |
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"Tournament of Minds was a
great experience for me. I had a great time making the props, and an even better time
presenting the play. I think we did a great job on the day and I definitely want to do it
again next year."
Chelsea Berner (Year 6) |
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"I really liked being in the
Tournament of Minds group. I thought it was a good experience and I learnt how to work
with other people older than myself. I would like to do it again next year."
Samantha Williams (Year 6) |
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"I enjoyed doing Tournament of
Minds because it gave me a chance to be creative. It also gave me a lot of experience. I
will definitely be trying to get into the team next year."
Harriet Whiley (Year 6) |
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"Our team this year was very
successful and I think we went better this year than last year. I really enjoyed it."
Alexa Borak (Year 7) |
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"This was the first time that I
had been in the tournament team, but I found it to be a very good experience. I was able
to be creative and with lots of different ideas, we eventually came up with a good
solution."
Bernadette Brown (Year 7) |
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"This was my second year in the
team. It was an enjoyable experience right from the start. It taught us how to co-operate
and use team work."
Hannah Gross (Year 7) |
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" I hadn't been in the team
before, but I really enjoyed being able to think creatively. Even though we didn't win, I
think we still did really well. If I had another chance to be in the team, I would."
Catherine Newbery (Year 7) |
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The team would like to
thank Mr. Houston, Mr. MacLean and all the parents who "put up with us" and
helped transport the team and props to Flinders University. |
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1999 Happy Valley School's Tournament of Minds Team
From left: Samantha Williams, Hannah Gross, Harriet Whiley, Chelsea Berner (front),
Catherine Newbery, Bernadette Brown, Alexa Borak.
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This year, our team chose to solve the Social Sciences problem.
The team had six weeks to prepare for the tournament, without any parental or teacher
assistance. Although the team was not successful in gaining an award, they prepared,
planned and performed excellently. |
Our team performs at a school assembly. |
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Students were able to audition for a part in the team. The final
selection was done by Mr. MacLean and the team's facilitator, Mr. Houston. The students
set about their preparation in their own time, regularly staying back after school to
rehearse and prepare their solution. |
Three of the Tournament Team in costume:
From left: Bernadette, Hannah and Harriet |
The team in action at a special assembly after the Tournament of Minds |
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