This group attracted students from a variety of places in New Zealand:  Auckland (of course),  Hastings, Whakatane, Feilding, Wellington, Whangarei, Palmerston North, Kerikeri, Te Awamutu, Matamata, Tauranga, Porirua, Tokoroa, New Plymouth and in the South, Christchurch. The  group was split into four study teams - YOUNG MOVIE MAKERS led by Paul Willis, WORDS IN ACTION by Russell Greenwood, CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION by Elaine le Sueur and INGENUITY UNLIMITED by Robyn Boswell.   Each team was further split into two groups.  They chose to focus on two of the above topic areas over two days, the groups coming together on the third day.   Some outstanding work was produced.

The detectives ploughed feverishly through a range of clues - and false trails of course, in order to solve the mystery devised by Elaine le Sueur but triumphed eventually.  The Ingenuity teams found their pre-conceived ideas challenged as they tackled a range of thought provoking problems and puzzles that led them into unusual areas and forced them to think outside the square.    The Words In Action groups looked at different language styles, venturing forth into public speaking, debating and considering effective and precise use of language. The Movie Makers worked very hard, unwilling to stop for morning tea or lunch>  Each group produced an impressive short film - `Frankie Fails Physics' and `Helping Hurts' - !

A number of High Achievement Certificates were awarded - to Michelle Gramse, Gabe Evens, Kate Hollinshead, Amber Kelso, Anton Norman, Kodey Roberts, Alex Wright, Celine Walters and Campbell Te Paa.   Our two prizewinners were Regan Smith of Pokeno and Kyle Sutcliffe of New Plymouth.   The two grand Medal Winners were Rachel Smith from Wanganui Collegiate, Wanganui and Marcus Ground from Southwell School, Te Awamutu.