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PISQ organises mathemagic contest

Published: 30 Apr 2019 - 10:12 am | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 08:37 am
Nargis Raza Otho, Principal of Pakistan International School Qatar, with winners of the competition during the event.

Nargis Raza Otho, Principal of Pakistan International School Qatar, with winners of the competition during the event.

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Pakistan International School Doha-Qatar (PISQ) organised its 1st ‘Annual Mathemagic Competition’ at Arbab Auditorium on April 22. Eight teams comprising three participants in each team, from boys wing and girls wing, took part in the event.

Nargis Raza Otho, Principal Pakistan International School Qatar, graced the occasion with her presence. Heads of all the respective wings, teachers and a number of students attended the lively show. The programme, right from the onset, had a number of twists and turns with the lead changing during every round. However, towards the end, five different teams from Grade (V to VIII) bagged 1st position and were declared as winners.

In Grade V, Rawaha Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Rayan and Abu Bakr notched up the 1st Position. In Grade VI, Eshal Ali, Dua Amir and Laiba Hina obtained the 1st position. In Grade VII, Maimoona Luqman, Ahlam Rashid & Bushra Qazi bagged the 1st position.

However, in Grade VIII, two teams shared the 1st position. Eisa Haider, Maalika Hisham, Rafia Khan from (G.W) & Muhammad Asjad, Muhammad Hassan, M. Taha Amjad from (B.W).

The Principal admired the comprehensive performance of all the young mathematicians together with their mentors.

“The purpose of this maiden event is to teach students how to work mentally with calculus, as to nurture number sense, and create a foundation and enthusiasm for Mathematics. This is an interactive way for students to learn Mathematics and its entire trigonometry”, said the Principal.

Overall, the administration, teachers and the students infused superb efforts to make the majestic event a great success.

At the end, the Chief Guest bestowed the certificates of appreciation to the winning teams & the participation certificates to all the students.