In mixed ability groups, students take on the
role of countries with their main aim to be the winning team of the
day by competing and scoring in several challenges, such as ‘Mini games’,
country presentations, working to tight budgets, kit design (and fashion show!),
invent and demonstrate a ’New World Game’ based on culture.
Years 7 to 13. Groups of 50 to 120.
Programme Duration
Full day in keeping with the school timetable.
Programme Overview
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Comprehensive briefing and lottery style selection of participating countries
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Students prepare and present a 1 minute bid to host the 2016 Games
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Government budgets are allocated and financial bonuses awarded for teams that solve the hidden challenges
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Teams of athletes take part in ‘mini-game’ sporting events with considerable cash flow implications and the potential for sporting fame
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Students book flights and accommodation with a mind on upgrading for bonus points
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Students apply for sponsorship to a targeted multinational who in turn demands publicity
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The day concludes with a final presentation by all the countries to our live panel of Judges, the points are tallied and the winner crowned
Students will learn that through proper delegation and working to tight deadlines anything can be achieved that they set their mind to. This creative and competitive programme teaches that teamwork is the synthesis of different people’s abilities working towards a collective goal. The multi-national ’gathering’ allows in-depth insights into their own country’s culture as well as their neighbour’s.
Curriculum Links
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Geography
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Citizenship
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Physical Education
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Literacy
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Art
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Modern Languages
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Enterprise Awareness
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Mathematics
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Drama
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