World Scholar’s Cup

世界学者杯区域轮

Utahloy students participated in the Shenzhen round of the World Scholar’s Cup on December 6 and 7, bringing energy, teamwork, and strong academic performance to a vibrant international competition. Under the guidance of lead coach Ms. Priyanka Pal and assistant coaches Xochitl Gonzalez and Hunt Luker, the students represented their school with enthusiasm and a commitment to cross-disciplinary learning. The event provided an arena where curiosity, collaboration, and intellectual risk-taking were rewarded, and Utahloy students seized the opportunity to grow both academically and personally.

Preparation for the Shenzhen round involved months of study, practice, and team-building. Students practiced collaborative writing and built strategies for the Scholars’ Bowl and Debate rounds while also developing quick-recall abilities and stamina for long competition days. The teams emphasized resilience and reflection, encouraging students to learn from practice debates and mock tests and continually refine their teamwork and communication skills.

At the competition, Utahloy had ten teams comprising thirty students. Across the two days, participants engaged in four primary WSC activities: the Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, the Scholar’s Challenge (multiple-choice tests), and the Scholars’ Bowl (fast-paced team quiz). Each format demanded a different blend of skills: structured argumentation and public speaking in debate; succinct, creative, and evidence-based writing in collaborative tasks; deep content knowledge and time-pressured decision-making in the Scholar’s Challenge; and rapid recall, teamwork, and strategy in the Scholars’ Bowl. Utahloy students demonstrated versatility across these formats, showcasing both individual strengths and cohesive team dynamics.

The results reflected both preparation and persistent effort. Utahloy teams collectively earned a remarkable tally of awards—126 gold and 77 silver medals—alongside 9 trophies, highlighting strong individual performances and effective collaboration. A standout achievement came from the team of Varlamova Marharyta, Jiang Chiu Wa, and Chen Yanxi, who secured first place in the regionals. Additionally, Xarina Zaqtan was selected to participate in the public debate, an honor that showcases exemplary speaking and persuasive skills. Notably, all ten Utahloy teams qualified for the Global Round, advancing from a field that included 144 teams and 432 students from many different schools.

Beyond medals and advancement, the Shenzhen round enriched students’ learning in meaningful ways. Participants gained confidence in public speaking, honed research and writing techniques, and learned to synthesize knowledge across history, science, literature, and the arts. They practiced listening and respectful rebuttal in debates, developed time management strategies for multi-event days, and experienced the camaraderie of shared goals and mutual support. Coaches fostered a reflective culture: after each competition segment, students debriefed to identify strengths and areas for growth, turning each result into a learning opportunity.

As Utahloy teams prepare for the Global Round, they carry forward lessons of collaboration, curiosity, and resilience. The Shenzhen experience stands as a testament to what committed students and dedicated coaches can achieve together in a competitive, intellectually rich environment.

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World Scholar’s Cup

世界学者杯区域轮

12月6日至7日，誉德莱外籍人员子女学校的学生们踏上世界学者杯深圳赛区的赛场。在这场充满活力的国际学术盛宴中，他们以蓬勃的朝气、默契的团队协作和扎实的学术素养，展现了卓越风采。在首席教练Priyanka Pal女士以及助理教练Xochitl Gonzalez和Hunt Luker老师的悉心指导下，同学们满怀热情，以跨学科学习的积极姿态代表学校出征。这场比赛为好奇心、协作精神和学术探索提供了绽放的舞台，而誉德莱学子也牢牢把握机遇，实现了学术与个人成长的双重收获。

为备战深圳赛区，同学们进行了长达数月的学习、演练和团队磨合。他们练习协作写作，为学者知识挑战和辩论环节制定策略，同时培养快速反应能力和应对漫长赛程的耐力。各团队注重韧性与反思，鼓励学生从练习赛和模拟测试中学习，不断打磨团队合作与沟通技巧。

本次比赛中，誉德莱共派出十支队伍、三十名学生参与。在为期两天的赛程里，学生们参与了世界学者杯的四大核心项目：团队辩论、协作写作、学者知识挑战（选择题测试）以及学者知识竞答（快节奏团队问答）。每种形式都要求不同的能力组合：辩论需要严谨的论证与公众演讲能力；协作写作强调精炼、创意与基于证据的表达；学者知识挑战考察深度知识储备与限时决策力；学者知识竞答则重在快速回忆、团队配合与策略运用。誉德莱学子在这些各异的赛制中均展现出强大的适应能力，既发挥了个人优势，也体现了紧密的团队协作。

优异的成绩源于充分的准备与不懈的努力。誉德莱团队共斩获126枚金牌、77枚银牌以及9座奖杯，这一辉煌战绩充分彰显了学生们出色的个人能力与高效的团队合作。其中，由Varlamova Marharyta、Jiang Chiu Wa和Chen Yanxi组成的队伍脱颖而出，夺得赛区第一名。此外，Xarina Zaqtan获选参与公开辩论展示环节，其典范性的演讲与说服力赢得了特殊荣誉。尤为值得一提的是，誉德莱派出的十支队伍全部成功晋级全球赛，从来自众多学校的144支队伍、432名竞争者中胜利突围。

超越奖牌与晋级，深圳赛区的经历以更深刻的方式丰富了学生的学习体验。参赛者们提升了公开演讲的信心，磨练了研究与写作技巧，学会了融会贯通历史、科学、文学与艺术领域的知识。他们在辩论中练习倾听与尊重性反驳，为多项目并行的赛程制定时间管理策略，更体验了志同道合、相互扶持的团队情谊。教练团队着力培养反思文化：每项比赛结束后，学生们都会进行复盘，明确优势与成长空间，将每一次赛果都转化为学习的机会。

如今，誉德莱各团队正积极备战全球赛。他们携带着关于协作、好奇与坚韧的宝贵经验继续前行。深圳赛区的经历有力地证明，在充满竞争与学术厚度的环境中，全力以赴的学生与倾心奉献的教练们携手，必将共创卓越。

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