To prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, Future Problem Solving teaches students to think critically, creatively, and futuristically. The Scenario Writing component strives to help students enlarge, enrich, and make their images of the future more precise while honing their creative writing skills. This competition provides students with greater awareness and imaginings about possible futures by personalising the ever-growing perspective a student has on their own.

Participation in Scenario Writing provides opportunities for students to meet and exceed educational standards as they refine their writing skills.

A rubric-based authentic evaluation is provided, giving students tools for continuous growth.

For students who participate in the Global Issues Problem Solving and/or Scenario Performance programs of FPS, Scenario Writing can serve as an excellent complement to their work on any of the annual topics.

Schools can register individual students in one of the following divisions – Junior (Years 5 and 6), Middle (Years 7 to 9) and Senior (Years 10 to 12).  

One registration entitles an individual to two evaluations. Two Evaluations will allow the student to submit a trial written scenario, due in May, which is evaluated but non-competitive.  The second competitive submission, due in August, may be a revision of the first scenario or an entirely new scenario.

Evaluations are a rubric-based process, providing students with direct feedback and tools for continuous growth.

Prior to submission, coaches may provide direct instruction on the scenario writing, and make general suggestions for improvement, including with spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. However, each scenario must be original and written by the student.

The second, or competitive, submission is what decides the placegetters in the FPS Australian scenario writing competition.
The finalists (stories that progress to the 2nd round of evaluation) of each division of the FPS Australian scenario writing competition are invited to participate in the National Finals.

• The Scenario Writing Handbook
• Two assessment rounds
• Fortnightly coach catch up – via zoom
• Access to our friendly support team 9am - 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday

For the cost of a single individual or team registration, teachers gain access to the program material and can teach the program to as many students as they wish. (However, booklets can only be evaluated if a team/individual has been registered.)

Additional registrations can be added throughout the year.

• Attend coach training
• Register your school's participation
• Purchase recommended publications
• Plan your FPS year

The best way to become acquainted with Scenario Writing is to read published Scenarios. 2021 FPSPI Scenario Writing Champions is available for purchase from the Publications page on this website.

Scenario Writing skills aligned with Education Standards

The Scenario Writing component of FPSPI strives to help students enlarge, enrich, and make more accurate their images of the future, while honing their creative writing skills. Participation in Scenario Writing provides opportunities for students to meet and exceed educational standards as they refine their writing skills.