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This past weekend, on March 15th and 16th, 2025, WASCZ proudly hosted the prestigious World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) for the first time. This remarkable academic event brought together students from various schools, spanning from Grade 6 to Grade 11, to engage in an intellectually stimulating competition filled with collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
In this academic competition, themed ” Reigniting the Future,” our students achieved exceptional success, securing first and second places in the senior and junior team categories of the Changzhou regional round. They also brought home numerous individual and team gold medals in key competition sessions. A total of 20 teams from our school, a testament to their hard work and dedication, successfully advanced to the global rounds, where they will compete on the international stage.
About the World Scholar’s Cup
The World Scholar’s Cup is a prestigious international academic tournament that challenges students in various disciplines through collaborative events, debates, essay writing, and quiz competitions. The competition is unique in its focus on curiosity, interdisciplinary thinking, and fun. his competition is not just an academic competition – it’s an immersive and fun learning experience that brings students together worldwide. It uniquely challenges young minds, fostering curiosity, collaboration, and a love for learning, and we are excited to share this unique experience with you.
During the two-day competition, students competed fiercely in core academic sessions such as team debating, collaborative writing, ‘scholar’s challenge’, and ‘scholar’s bowl’, exploring many thought-provoking topics in depth, demonstrating the merger of wisdom and thought.
01 Exploring the Unique Charm of Interdisciplinary Learning
As an academic competition covering a wide range of disciplines, participants must expand their interdisciplinary knowledge from different fields. They solved many strange and difficult questions through a range of innovative perspectives.
This was particularly important in the interdisciplinary knowledge challenge, where participants were required to work independently, showcasing their exceptional knowledge of various academic fields. Our students stood out in the interdisciplinary topics of “History & Science,” “Art & General Studies,” “Sociology & Literature,” amongst others, ranking at the top. Among them, R. Khan excelled with his extensive knowledge across six subjects—History, Sociology, Literature, Art, Science, and ‘Specialist Areas’—earning four gold medals and two silver medals in this challenging round.
02 The Light of Critical Thinking Through Team Collaboration
Throughout the competition, students formed three-person teams, each contributing their unique strengths and expertise to collectively challenges. Given the vast range of subjects and the intricate difficulty of the assessments, everyone knew that success could not be achieved through “solo efforts.” A collaborative resonance within the team sparked innovative thinking, which proved key to winning the competition and, more importantly, to securing success in the future.
In the final team debate round, we witnessed WASCZ students tackle complex problems using the team’s collective intelligence. As soon as the debate topic was announced, they quickly divided tasks—assigning responsibilities for constructing arguments, providing data support, and summarising rebuttals—demonstrating remarkable efficiency in teamwork. From human history to modern technology, the teammates referenced classic examples, coordinated seamlessly, and supplemented each other’s points. Together, they delivered a brilliant debate, filled with logical exchanges and the shining light of critical thinking, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
03 Connecting the World, Cultivating Cross-Cultural Confidence
The World Scholar’s Cup is not just an academic competition; it is a global celebration of cross-cultural exchange. Throughout the event, students face judges and opponents from around the world, each bringing their own unique cultural background. They must navigate challenging intellectual problems, engage in critical, creative tasks, and participate in a series of debates—all conducted in English. This cross-cultural interaction and intellectual clash not only sharpens students’ understanding of diverse cultures but also nurtures their ability to confidently express themselves on the global stage.
As S. Woo, a student from the junior group at WASCZ, eloquently put it: “This competition not only enhanced our confidence and focus but also broadened our multicultural perspective.” Her team delivered an outstanding performance, winning the team debate gold medal and securing second place overall. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the cross-cultural platform and global perspective fostered by WASCZ. Here, students not only build a solid academic foundation but also learn to express themselves confidently, collaborate effectively, and thrive on the international stage, preparing to excel in the future’s interconnected world.
As this academic feast, illuminated by the brilliance of humanities, comes to a close, we see WASCZ students holding their gleaming trophies high, their medals jingling with cheers of celebration. Throughout the competition, they encouraged each other as teammates, forged friendships with their opponents, and now carry with them precious memories and invaluable skills such as critical thinking, interdisciplinary knowledge, and cross-cultural understanding that will shape their futures as they forge ahead.
Once again, congratulations to all the award-winning students, as your talent and hard work will blossom. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the parents and faculty for their unwavering support and guidance. We wish the 20 advancing teams from WASCZ the best of luck and hope that in the coming global rounds, you will shine on the international stage and connect the world with your wisdom and mindset, writing your own outstanding chapters of success!
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