2025 Future Prize for Middle School: A Celebration of Creativity and Problem-Solving

In today’s rapidly evolving world, creativity, curiosity, empathy, and resilience are essential skills for students. The Future Prize for Middle School, co-hosted by Future Design School and CIS Ontario, provided an exciting opportunity for students in Grades 6 to 8 to develop these critical skills while tackling real-world challenges.

Held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Upper Canada College Preparatory School, this one-day event brought together 87 students from 15 CIS Ontario schools for an immersive design thinking workshop. Guided by expert facilitators, participants explored pressing challenges, learning to build empathy, think critically, and craft innovative solutions.

The energy in the room was electric as students enthusiastically presented their ideas, showcasing their creativity, problem-solving skills, and passion for making a difference. The judges were impressed by the depth of thought and innovation that each team brought to their projects.

Congratulations to Trinity College School – Team B, the winners of this year’s Future Prize for Middle School. Their innovative solution, thoughtful approach, and compelling pitch set them apart, earning them the top spot in this exciting competition.

• WINNER: Trinity College School - Team B
• RUNNER UP: Montcrest School - Team A
• PEOPLE'S CHOICE: St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School - Team A
• TEAMWORK AWARD: Hillfield Strathallan College - Team A

A huge congratulations to all participants for their inspiring ideas and hard work. We look forward to seeing how these young changemakers continue to apply their skills and creativity in the future.

Thank you to the host school, Upper Canada College!