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A Question of Knowledge

Marist Pupils put the fun into learning

Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire, October 22, 2008: Pupils at the Marist Preparatory School tested their general knowledge by holding an inter-house general knowledge quiz.
Junior pupils in years 3-6 were all involved in the event. Thirty general knowledge questions suited to each age group were handed out to all students in a preliminary round and correct answers totted up by the teachers. The highest scoring girls – four from each year, each representing their school house (St Bernadette, St Elizabeth Ann, St Catherine and St Teresa) – then won the opportunity to participate in the main competition, supported by the entire school who had made banners and were holding mascots to support their house champions. Six enjoyable rounds of questions, geared towards specific age groups, were then offered to each girl sitting in each house team. Questions relating to English, History, Geography, Science, Maths and General Knowledge were included such as:

‘Who do we remember on Remembrance Day?’
‘What is the opposite of expand?’
‘What must be added to 154 to make 180?’

After a very enjoyable afternoon, the girls in St Bernadette’s House were celebrating their success with blue ribbons tied to their quiz champion’s cup. Year 4 teacher, Mrs Teresa Stolagiewicz, who had prepared the questions said, “The girls enjoyed the competition very much. It was an enjoyable way to get the whole school involved in a collaborative activity that also gave the girls the chance to demonstrate their knowledge and some of what they had learnt in class.” Mrs Jenny Peachey, headteacher added, “We listen to the suggestions the girls make via their school council and one of the activities they enjoy each year is the quiz. A house competition like this is a super way to involve the whole school in an enjoyable learning activity.”