Outcomes of regional seminar-meeting

On December 20, 2024, Daryn East Kazakhstan Scientific and Methodological Center for Gifted and Additional Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region held a seminar-meeting on the topic: “Analyzing participation of students from specialized schools for gifted children in Olympiads, contests and competitions of various levels: challenges and solutions.” The seminar-meeting was conducted as part the action plan of the Centre.

The goal of the seminar-meeting was to improve the quality of preparation of students from specialized schools for gifted children for subject Olympiads, scientific project competitions, creative and sports events.   

The seminar-meeting was attended by headmasters and deputy headmasters of regional specialized schools for gifted children. G.B. Rakhimzhanova, Director of the Daryn Centre, welcomed the participants of the seminar, then presented the results showcasing the achievements of regional schoolchildren in the Republican and International Intellectual Olympiads and scientific competitions, in creative and sports events.  

At the seminar meeting, the headmasters and deputy headmasters of regional specialized schools shared their valuable experience in preparing students for Olympiads and competitions at various levels. They discussed the methods and strategies that helped students achieve high results, touching on creating a motivating learning environment, an individual approach to each student, as well as the use of modern technologies and innovative teaching methods. They also stressed the importance of psychological preparation and mentoring, which help children perform confidently and manage stress at Olympiads and competitions.   

The exchange of experiences demonstrated that success in preparing for Olympiads and competitions requires a comprehensive approach combining high-quality education with inspiring support from teachers and mentors.

Feedback showed that ingoing work with gifted children is crucial. During the summing up, the participants noted the relevance and value of holding such seminars, as they help address various organizational challenges, in particular, in organizing various events.

At the end of the seminar, R. Oksyuz, headmaster of Bilim-Innovation, received a letter of appreciation for preparing schoolchildren for International and National Olympiads, as well as for conducting training camps, including for children from rural schools. All participants received certificates.