The G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge is a team event to challenge, extend, excite and encourage primary students. The Challenge:
- stresses teamwork
- provides participants with opportunity for leadership
- encourages team members to interact in an efficient and cohesive manner
- is about problem-solving – recognising and negotiating obstacles and, as a team, finding solutions
- practises skills necessary for competent performance
- runs morning workshops on the day of the Challenge to prepare teams
- gives satisfaction from activities as well as outcomes
- emphasises having fun with learning