Doha: The regional rounds of The World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Competition took place at the International School of London (ISL) last weekend, with over hundreds of students from schools in Qatar converged to take part in a series of challenges that tested students’ ability to analyse and apply knowledge surrounding an interesting theme of ‘The Entangled World.’
Topic areas in this year’s theme included diplomacy, black markets, memory and the impact of social media on human and social relationships.
It is through the curriculum of ‘The World Scholar’s Cup Competition’ that students are challenged to reflect on and think about the world around them.
More specifically, students had to ponder over practical issues and solutions and draw upon concepts that are very current and related to the lives of young people of today.
The World Scholar’s Cup Competition involved collaborative writing challenges, team debates and the Scholar’s Bowl, which is a fast-paced team solving activity similar to a game show.
Students can also participate in the talent show and the best debaters of the competition are invited on stage to debate with other members in front of the community.
The World Scholar’s Cup isn’t all serious. It isn’t all about competitions and challenges as it encourages students to have fun and socialise.
It included ice breakers in between the challenges and students were thrilled and delighted to take home their new favourite mini mascot, the Alpaca.
The Phoenix Private School is a vibrant, cutting-edge school in Doha that prides itself on creativity, passion and enduring commitment for life-long learning.
It had 21 students taking part in the regional round of the Competition at ISL and more than half of its students qualified to the Global Round of the Competition that will take place in Malaysia, with thousands of other students from across the globe.
Some of the Phoenix Private School students were part of the top 5 debaters and writers of the whole competition and every student achieved an individual award for their performance in varying categories.
Competitions such as The World Scholar’s Cup contribute to Qatar National Vision of 2030 since it serves to bring communities together, empowers the youth to be active community members and lifelong learners.
