FPS Book 1 October 2013 | Page 25

2004 Visit to Wenona School IC in Kentucky USA 10th Place Senior GIPS team 4th Place Senior GIPS Individual Coach evaluated at IC Nationals in Melbourne VIC 1st Senior team GIPS; 1st and 2nd Individual GIPS 1st Senior Scenario 3rd Middle Scenario 3rd Middle Action Plan 2004 10th Place GIPS at IC, Philippa, Jenna, Frances, Madeleine FPS helped me to learn how to deconstruct a problem into manageable parts. It also taught me how to build and write a logical argument. These skills have been useful in my future tertiary studies and my employment. I was lucky enough to compete in the international Finals in America. This was my first trip overseas and it was so much fun. We also stayed with American families.   Frances Houwing IC GIPS Team 2004, Class of 2005 2005 Kelly and Kate, photographers at Sydney National Finals IC in Kentucky USA Not only did I learn a lot of valuable skills in the FPS Program, I also had a lot of fun. The teamwork and competitions were exciting ways to creatively analyse issues which may become real in the near future   Ava Hurley National Finalist 2004, Class of 2008 Team unplaced 2nd Alternate GIPS Nationals in Sydney NSW School hosted Finals for second time. 2nd Middle CmPS team “Drink Driving;” 1st and 2nd Senor Individual GIPS, 3rd Senior Scenario, 1st Middle Scenario, 2nd Senior Alternate, 4th Senior Team GIPS 3rd Senior Acton Plan. Senior GIPS Top 10 at IC .