Term 3 is a very busy term for our Aspire students who are preparing for four big competitions: Future Problem Solving, Creative Edge, Evatt Trophy and the Game Changer Awards. These competitions help students develop creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills. 

Western Australian Schools Debating Competition

We are so proud of our Year 10 debating team who worked extremely hard during the debate season and placed second overall. The students had excellent success against four different teams, demonstrating their impressive public speaking, idea generation and teamwork skills.

Congratulations to Sam, Tayte, Cara, and Abigail!

Future Problem Solving

We held the Future Problem Solving competition in Week 2 and it was a great pleasure to see our students thrive under the healthy pressure of the competition. This internationally recognised program teaches students to work in teams of four to solve problems by applying a rigorous problem solving framework. Our 17 teams from Years 7-11 did a wonderful job of working together and demonstrated determination, resilience and enthusiasm throughout the competition. We are excited to hear the results when they are announced next month.

Creative Edge

Creative Edge training is well under way with three teams preparing performances for the competition this year. Our Year 7 team, the defending champions from 2023, are working on a performance in the Literature and Communication category, whilst our Year 8/10 and Year 9 teams are working on creating performances for the Society and Environment categories.

Many thanks to our Year 12 delegates, Aliyah and Rosie, for coaching teams, and to returning alumni Gabrielle from the 2023 cohort who is back to coach a team as well. Your efforts are incredibly appreciated by not only the Aspire team but also the students who thrive under your support.

Evatt Trophy

2024 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet for Evatt Trophy (mock UN) registrations at LJBC! We have seven teams of students: Hannah and Meryana, Alfie and Jess, Marisa and Rebecca, Abigail and Sam, Cara and Tayte, Elijah and Lauren, and Matt and Micah all representing our College at this exciting United Nations Youth event. Our teams have their first training session next week where they will learn about the United Nations Security Council. We can’t wait to see how they go.

Ashleigh Cartledge
Aspire Academic Coordinator