The Opti-Minds Challenge - Creative Sustainability

Opti-MINDS Inc. is a non-profit organisation dedicated to education, our youth and our future. We are proud to have served these aims over the past 21 years and have been encouraged by the many stories of support for - and the benefits gained through participation in - the Opti-MINDS Challenge over that time...

“...As a Facilitator, I observed a group of students working together & felt that what I saw was education at its best.”

Carol Sharp, Teacher, All Saints Anglican

"As an ex Cavendish Road State High School student and Opti-MINDS participant, I can honestly say that grade 11 and 12 were two of the best years of my schooling and that of my life. What made these years so rewarding were the Challenges that I was given the opportunity to undertake - the Opti-MINDS Challenge being one of the most important ones.

During the first semester of grade 11 a teacher put out a notice asking whether any students were interested in participating in the Opti-MINDS Challenge. Without entirely understanding what the Challenge involved, but keen to extend ourselves, a group of us close friends decided to find out more. Our interest soon grew and we made what I consider a life changing choice and signed up to take part in the 2008 Opti-MINDS Challenge.

The Opti-MINDS Challenge is so much more than a competition; it truly is an opportunity of a lifetime. During the preparation for the regional event we learnt so much about ourselves and each other. The teamwork skills we gained are ones which I continue to use every day of my life and will continue to use into the future. The new friendships I developed stand strong to this day and I fully attribute them to Opti-MINDS. Even now nearly two years later I still have vivid memories of the indescribable fun I had at the State Final. To top off the experiences of 2008, being given the opportunity to go to New Zealand and learn firsthand about the culture was a privilege most people would only dream of.

Opti-MINDS has given me the opportunity to Challenge myself intellectually as well as creatively, while showing me the importance of sustainability. That is why I came back to take part in the 2009 Challenge.

The Opti-MINDS Challenge has been an incredible learning experience and an amazing amount of fun! I sincerely recommend it to anyone who is after a little more in life. No matter what sort of person you are the Opti-MINDS Challenge can provide something for you. The skills you gain and the friendships you make are ones which will be with you forever".

Joshua Deerain - Opti-MINDS' State Finalist 2008 & 2009 + Opti-MINDS International Exchange 2008

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