Why is it so important?

The skills required for 21st century thinking and learning are evolving as rapidly as the tools and technology available to children today. This is a real challenge, and opportunity, which requires a new approach.

Creativity celebrates diversity, ingenuity and unconventional thinking. The importance of idea creation, or ideation as we call it, is critical. It fosters exploration and innovation and ultimately helps create engaged and life-long learners.

What are the benefits?

Minds Ignite hopes to inspire and infuse every child with the belief, courage and skills to take on any task.

All children need to develop the ability to utilise the knowledge they learn in school to make a difference in the wider world but knowledge alone is not enough. The markers of success are found by looking for gaps, forming new pathways, creating change and finding alternatives.

Creative skills help children build habits of the mind. They play a significant role in their future happiness and success. We are passionate about building positive attitudes for life.

Our Belief

Minds Ignite is a valuable resource for the development of young minds. It is our ambition for all children to face the challenges of a fast-paced and unpredictable world with confidence in themselves and an ability to draw upon these learnings to find new ways forward.

Our Culture and Framework

There are four core competencies integral to the work we do. These applied skills, are the foundations that define the type of kids we want to send out into the world. They will be value-driven global citizens willing to build a great future for themselves and those around them.

Confidence

Being open-minded and able to cast aside held beliefs to extend their knowledge.

Having the courage to overcome fear and self-doubt. Taking a leap of faith.

Finding their own original voice and style. Being true to themselves.

Empowering others by taking on leadership. Being inspirational and influential.

Curiosity

Challenging what is known and an unwillingness to settle for conventional explanations to questions.

Envisaging that which is neither present nor experienced. Unleashing their imaginations to pose “what if’s” and dare to dream.

To experiment and take calculated risks and push an idea beyond their comfort zone.

Exploration beyond the given instructions and trying something new, this is innovation.

Resilience

Taking on challenges with optimism and an expectation of self-improvement.

Tolerance for ambiguity and imperfection to allow progress.

Coping with failure, dealing with set backs and attempting to problem solve.

To persist and pursue a solution when faced with difficulties and negative feedback.

Engaged Learning

Being proactive and taking ownership of their vision. Creating value for others.

Forward thinking, planning and organising resources.

Being ambitious, self-motivated, not relying on external encouragement.

Working collaboratively within a team so the sum is more than its parts.