22/02/02

Minds Together

Minds Together is a problem solving program for teams of students from both primary and secondary schools in Greenwich. They are required to solve demanding, open-ended problems which will be selected from one of the following disciplines:

Language Literature
Maths/Technology
Social Sciences

GMT is an opportunity for students who enjoy learning and problem solving to demonstrate their skills and talents in an exciting, vibrant, and public way. GMT is open to all schools in Greenwich as part of their Gifted & Talented Programme. 

Our Aims

The programme's aim is to enhance the potential of students by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment.

• To provide the challenge of real, open-ended problems  

• To develop creative problem solving approaches and techniques  

• To foster cooperative learning and team work  

• To promote knowledge and appreciation of self and others  

• To encourage experimentation and risk taking  

• To expand and reward creative and divergent thinking  

• To stimulate a spirit of enquiry and a love of learning  

• To encourage the use of ICT in problem solving  

• To celebrate excellence  To develop enterprise