Extension Programs

Aitken College crowned ‘World Champions in Thinking’

In a resounding display of excellence, a team of Aitken College students has secured first place in the 2023 International Accelium Thinking Olympics. Their remarkable achievement has earned them the distinguished title of ‘World Champions in Thinking’. Impressively, this marks the second time within three years that we have won this prestigious award.

The Accelium Olympics, an annual series of challenging online tournaments of strategy, saw Dunhelen students pit their critical thinking skills against global peers.

The Aitken team consisted of: Aanya K (7M), Archer H (7C), Akshara A (7M), Amyra J (7S), Annie D (7K), Avani K (7O), Alana O (7D), Bianca A (7M),  Darsh C (7S), Kiara  P (7K), Kevan R (7S), Namya M (7S), Revaan A (7K),  Roman P (7O), Tim C (7O), Zara G (7D), Angelo H (8C), Alyssa C (8G), Anushka S (8O), Caleb D (8O), Hemish D (8J), Joel F (8O), Kisali P (8J), Lachlan R (8F), Mia P (8C), Rafael B (8J), Ronan K (8J), Aaliyah A (9M), Chloe W (9L), and Olivia H (9M). They faced the best young minds from all over the world to compete for the title ‘World Champions in Thinking’. Our students showed great dedication applying their critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and strategic planning. They gave an outstanding performance and emerged victorious against 140 schools worldwide, 16 nations and 20,000+ students.

During this week’s Assembly, we were joined online by Chris Ramsden, CEO of Accelium in Australia, who presented Mrs Crisara a trophy in recognition of this achievement. Additionally, individual students were presented with certificates celebrating their spectacular accomplishment.

The entire Aitken College community is proud of all the students who took part in this competition. This victory is a true testament to the collective efforts of the team, with each making an invaluable contribution to this success.   Special recognition goes to Revaan A, Angelo H and Ronan K, who respectively secured top-three positions in Australia.

Congratulations, Aitken College! We commend you on your unwavering commitment and extraordinary success.

Mrs Mary Ann Di Martino

Head of Faculty – Extension Programs