Partnership Case Study
Parap Primary School: Study 3
Tournament of Minds pushed Parap Primary’s gifted learners into a space of genuine stretch, independence, and creative problem-solving. With no teacher assistance permitted during the six-week challenge, students relied entirely on their own collaborative thinking—and discovered capability far beyond what they imagined.
Our PARTNER
Parap Primary School
SETTING
Urban School
Parap, NT
ENGAGEMENT
Multi-year partnership
FOCUS AREAS
Whole-staff implementation of the Culture of Excellence Program
Students Embrace Complexity and Become Confident, Independent Thinkers and Problem-Solvers
Case Summary
Working within strict constraints, students used Solution Fluency to plan, design, and deliver their Tournament of Minds challenge entirely on their own. They mapped the 6Ds, refined ideas through team dialogue, and built a compelling final performance—ultimately winning their division and representing the Northern Territory at the Australasian Pacific Finals. The project strengthened problem-solving, teamwork, and self-belief, showing students they were capable of excellence without external direction.
Did this project help students take greater ownership of their learning?
98%
Did the process improve teamwork and collaboration?
100%
Did students demonstrate stronger problem-solving skills?
99%
Did the project support deeper engagement and motivation?
97%
Would you recommend that other teams participate in a similar learning experience?
100%
(Percentages reflect staff who agreed or strongly agreed.)
In Their Words
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“Solution Fluency has genuinely changed the way I work with this group of learners.”
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“Our students are now more confident in taking risks and trusting the process of learning.”
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“It’s been amazing to see students realise their own potential and lead the learning themselves.”
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“Learning has become more enjoyable, more authentic, and far more student-driven.”
John Doe
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“I’ve watched students shift from anxiety to excitement—they finally see their gifts as strengths.”
John Doe
Combo Interactive
“The growth we’ve seen across our programs has been remarkable. What stands out most is how confidently our students now approach challenges—focused, collaborative, and genuinely proud of their learning. Solution Fluency has supported a culture where students see themselves as capable thinkers with something valuable to contribute.”
Kathleen Baker-Brown, Deputy Principal, Parap Primary School