Mind game maestros beating tom toms

GOOD Shepherd Lutheran College is celebrating their recent win at the State Finals of the Tournament of the Minds (TOM) competition.
The secondary maths-engineering team’s win will now see the students head to the Australasian-Pacific Finals in Sydney on the 17 October.
Overall, six Good Shepherd teams competed in the state finals of Tournament of the Minds (TOM) at Griffith University in Brisbane last month.
Four of the teams placed in the competition, with the Primary Division’s Language Literature and Social Science teams being awarded Honours and the Secondary Division’s Language Literature team also awarded Honours and the Maths Engineering team coming first.
According to Mr Steve Miller-Metzner, acting head of mathematics and TOM Maths-Engineering facilitator at Good Shepherd, the hard work and dedication of the students has paid off.
“They’ve really been rewarded for their dedication and determination; working hard Good Shepherd’s Secondary Maths-Engineering Team is heading to the TOM Australasian-Pacific Finals in Sydney.as a team, meeting and practising for many, many hours to develop their skills and confidence,” Mr Miller-Metzner said.
“TOM is all about the students extending themselves as a team, and they’re rightfully very excited and proud to be part of Team Queensland, who will compete at the University of NSW at the Australasian-Pacific Finals this month.
“I have no doubt that this young team will commit to giving their very best as it’s been a big thrill for them to be part of continuing the legacy of success in TOM that Good Shepherd has established over many years.”
TOM is a non-profit organisation that has been running challenges for students with a passion for learning and problem solving for over 25 years.
The aim of the TOM competition is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment.
“The enthusiasm, hard work and creativity shown by the students, especially when complemented with collaborative teamwork, is fantastic to witness and no doubt provides the keys for success,” said Mr Anthony Dyer, principal Good Shepherd Lutheran College.
“This is an awesome result and the whole college is just so proud of everyone involved.”