Doha: Over 200 students from 10 schools attended the World Scholar’s Cup Regional Round, hosted by International School of London (ISL) Qatar on Friday and Saturday.
This year’s theme was ‘The World Unbound’ that focused on topics in all seven subjects studied.
For the first time, the round was held over two days, first at ISL Qatar campus and then at Qatar National Convention Center.
The event focused on critical thinking, problem-solving and collaborative skills of students and their prowess at debating and persuasive writing.
The World Scholar’s Cup is one of the fastest-growing extracurricular activities.
This year, over 15,000 students will participate in 50 regional events in 30 countries in six continents.
It is a celebration of learning rather than a competition as all participants have the opportunity to excel in their areas of interest, and are supported by team members as they collaborate to explore new subjects and practise new skills. It provides a platform for applying, analysing and evaluating information related to the themes and for creativity in each of the four events.
Events include team debate; collaborative writing; scholar’s bowl, a fast-paced group problem-solving activity with a game show feel to it; and scholar’s challenge, a critical thinking, decisionmaking experience which draws on all reading, discussion and thinking that has gone before.
Rounding out the schedule are community-building events, such as a forum discussion led by speakers nominated through the debate rounds and an optional talent show in which scholars can entertain their peers.
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