MindLab Olympics 2024

MindLab is an innovative Methodology that, through thinking board games, has developed cognitive, emotional and ethical skills in young people.

On Friday 9 August, St Andrew’s School hosted the 14^th national MindLab Olympics competition. Participating schools included, Wilderness, Pembroke, St Peter’s Girls, Pulteney, Trinity College North, Trinity College South, Trinity College Blakeview, Trinity College Gawler River and St Andrew’s School. This competition allowed students to apply the critical thinking skills they developed during the MindLab program, from Year 3 to Year 5. All participants in the competition demonstrated exceptional levels of persistence, sportsmanship, and compassionate play. The following students received individual medals for their chosen discipline on the day:

Premier Division
Abaolne Ivan – 3^rd
Checkers Arjun – 3^rd
Quoridor Joshua – 3^rd
Octi Bella – 3^rd

1^st Division
Abalone Louis – 1^st
Checkers – Emma – 2^nd
Quoridor – Jet – 1^st (joint)
Octi Houyi – 1^st

There is also a team component to the competition. The St Andrew’s School 1^st Division team were awarded 2^nd place and The St Andrew’s School Premier Division team were awarded 1^st place. Another very successful year for our St Andrew’s School MindLab Olympics players.

Victoria Slater
MindLab Coordinator