ThinkTank

After-school online critical thinking clubs for gifted & enthusiastic learners

ThinkTank is an after-school, online club that guides and extends able and high-potential students in learning to evaluate and communicate information with understanding and perceptiveness.

Critical thinking is a key foundation for kids to effectively navigate an increasingly complex and confusing world. Our expert trainers guide our students through the discussion of real-world contemporary and historical issues, practical or philosophical conundrums, and behavioural and psychological biases. They reinforce the group’s growing knowledge through engaging activities and quizzes that underpin our approach to student learning.

Our students have fun being challenged as they develop their skills in a safe and supportive setting, where interaction and collaboration enrich the connections across peer groups from different schools and communities.

Through our commitment to equity, we run sponsored as well as paid programs, so that children of all backgrounds can participate in ThinkTank and no student is unable to join due to cost.

Have you been nominated for ThinkTank 2025?

Registrations for our Junior (Year 5&6) ThinkTank Program for 2025 are now open. If your child has been nominated by their school or directly by Consensus, you can complete your registration here.

ThinkTank connects real kids with real-world issues

ThinkTank Values

Bolstering rational and empathetic thinking for the personal development of students.

Guiding student learning through explicit instruction, lively discussion, group activities and quizzes.

Fostering connectedness, resilience and confidence in the young people who participate.

Empowers young people to understand and evaluate the bombardment of misinformation in contemporary society.

ThinkTank Skills

Enables students to effectively, confidently and engagingly structure and express their thoughts.

Develops the thinking and interpersonal skills that are increasingly valued and expected across business and government.

Equips students for high-level school achievement, including for NAPLAN testing, essay writing, and selective stream entry.

How ThinkTank Works

  • School Nominations

    High-potential and gifted students are identified by their schools and nominated for ThinkTank.

  • Enrollment

    We collaborate directly with parents to enrol nominated students in a suitable after-school ThinkTank class.

  • ThinkTank Course

    The Consensus team manages and delivers the online course to enrolled students.

Testimonials

  • “ThinkTank is engaging and insightful and has provided me with the tools to use logic and empathy to evaluate different contexts.”

    Student — Braidwood Central School

  • "Thank you for creating this course. My bright, deep-thinking child absolutely loved the discussions week in week out.”

    Parent — Mona Vale Public School

  • "As a school, we have really appreciated the opportunity to extend our students in such an innovative program and are eager to continue to work with Consensus in the future."

    Teacher — Queanbeyan West Public School

  • "It was very cool to learn about other things that they don't normally teach in school and was overall really fun."

    Student — Merimbula Public School

  • "My students enjoyed connecting and interacting with the teachers and other students. This is a rare opportunity for our small school, in a remote area."

    Teacher — Tathra Public School

  • "It's helped me so much with everything in general. Love it! Wish there was more."

    Student — Harbord Public School

  • "It has been wonderful to watch our son expand his knowledge of the world around him, learn how to think critically, and practise his newfound skills in a safe and fun space."

    Parent — Cammeraygal High School

  • "I found the sessions very enjoyable as everyone was fun and approachable. I enjoyed listening to others opinions and ideas and discussing them as a group."

    Student — Batemans Bay Public School

  • "This course has opened up many conversations and I have learnt so much about my child’s view of the world."

    Parent — Moruya High School

  • "Amazing coaches who are passionate about what they do. Content covers a variety of things that we don't learn in school and it is a really engaging program."

    Student — Monaro High School

Thoughts from ThinkTank students

We asked a few of our ThinkTank students to send in a recording sharing what they love about the program. Watch this short video to hear their thoughts about ThinkTank.

Details

Who can join ThinkTank?

Our Junior ThinkTank clubs are for nominated students in Years 5 & 6. Our Senior ThinkTank clubs are for nominated students in Years 7-12.

When & where are the classes held?

ThinkTank classes run online after school, once a week on your chosen weekday. Students join the class from home via Zoom. Junior classes run from 4:30-5:30pm or 6:00-7:00pm, and Senior classes run from 4:30-6:00pm.

What does the course cost?

Refer to your nomination flyer for the cost of your course. Consensus offers sponsored places for regional and disadvantaged students.

Have you been nominated for ThinkTank 2025?
Complete your registration here.

Want to get involved in ThinkTank? Enquire now.