Madurai: Vikaasa World School, a leading international K12 school in Madurai and a member of Global Schools Group, recently hosted its second edition of the state-level inter-school quiz contest, VIZKWIZ 2.0. The quiz competition was a huge success, with over 948 participants from 36 schools in Madurai; competing in two categories junior and senior.
The event was held at Vikaasa World School, which was transformed into a buzzing hub of activity as students from different schools arrived to participate in the competition. The school’s auditorium was filled with excitement and anticipation as the Quiz Master Mr. Berty Ashley, took to the stage to welcome the participants and kick off the event. The quiz competition was divided into two categories: Junior and Senior. The junior category was for students from classes’ 7 to 9, while the senior category was for students from classes’ 10 to 12. The questions were designed to test the student’s knowledge across various subjects, including science, history, geography, literature, and current affairs.
The competition was intense, with each team trying their best to answer the questions correctly. The audience cheered as the teams battled it out on stage. There were several nail-biting moments as teams tried to answer tricky questions, and the tension in the auditorium was palpable. Mrs. Vinola Thomas, Headmistress of Vikaasa World School, expressed her excitement about the event’s success. “We are delighted to host VIZKWIZ 2.0 and to have Mr. Berty Ashley as our quiz master,” she said. “We are also proud of all the participants who put lot of efforts in preparation for the competition. We hope to continue providing a platform for students to showcase their knowledge and skills.”
The quiz rounds were scheduled based on the categories; the first round of junior’s followed by second round of senior’s prelims. After several rounds of intense quizzing, the final teams were selected. In both the junior and senior categories, the teams from Pushpalatha Vidya Mandir, Thirunelveli emerged as winners, taking home the trophies. Further, the junior runners-up were teams from Vikaasa World School and Lakshmi School, while the senior category runners-up were Mahatma BBC and Mahatma Global Gateway, respectively.
The winning teams were awarded prizes, trophies, and certificates of merit by the chief guest- Mrs. Shivapriya Raaja Vinayak, Director – Rajmahal Silks. The runners-up and third-placed teams were also given certificates of merit and prizes. The top-performing teams were also awarded individual prizes for their outstanding performance.
Speaking about the event, Mr. N P Murali, Principal of Vikaasa World School, added, “I feel immense joy after witnessing so many students from different schools under one roof. The students showed great enthusiasm and knowledge, and it was heartening to see so many young minds engaged in learning. The event not only challenged participants’ knowledge but also created an unforgettable experience that will be cherished for years to come.”
The event was a celebration of learning and highlighting the value of healthy competition in education. The success of VIZKWIZ 2.0 at Vikaasa World School reflects the hard work and dedication of the organizers, participants, and the quiz master.