“In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” – Galileo Galilei

The Science Olympiad Grand Finale 2024 at CIDER International School was a remarkable event celebrating students’ scientific talent, creativity and teamwork. It was held on October 24th at 1:30 pm in the LMR Hall, the Olympiad began with the National Anthem, followed by an inspiring speech from the Executive Director, Mr. G.C. Tripathi. He praised the event organizers and recognized the impressive quality of the project displays, which showcased the students’ best work and adorned the hall.

The Olympiad’s structure involved a multi-phase selection process. Initially, six students from each section were chosen through a comprehensive test based on scientific knowledge. In a second round, three students from each section advanced and presented their own science projects. Each presentation was evaluated by science teachers on execution, explanation, and depth, fostering a spirit of inquiry and collaboration.

Two journey videos were showcased: the first highlighted the selection rounds and the Science Olympiad in Action journey, while the second captured the project presentations, fully immersing the audience in the students’ experiences and achievements.

The Grand Finale consisted of six interactive rounds tailored to different grade levels. Adding to the excitement, six students from grades 3 to 5 dressed as junior scientists participated by posing questions in the final “Who Am I?” round, where contestants identified scientists based on clues.

The award ceremony was conducted by Honourable Executive Director, Mr. G.C. Tripathi, who declared the winners and awarded medals to the top teams: Gold for the Champion, Silver for the First Runner-Up, and Bronze for the Second Runner-Up. He commended the high quality of the event, the dedication of the Science Department, the scorekeepers, and the enthusiastic support from parents.

“We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.” – Carl Sagan