Experts of the Kazakh language and literature gathered for Kanipa Bitibayeva Olympiad

On 21-24 April, 2025, Daryn Republican Scientific and Practical Center of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan held Kanipa Bitibayeva Republican Kazakh Language and Literature Olympiad. This year, the Olympiad was held to honor the 80th anniversary of Kanipa O. Bitibayeva.

Around 200 gifted schoolchildren from grades 9 to 11 of educational organizations of the Republic participated in the Olympiad. The event was aimed at deepening and enhancing students’ knowledge of the Kazakh language and literature while fostering their intellectual and creative potential. 

The Olympiad took place at Zhambyl Regional Specialized School-Gymnasium-Boarding School for Gifted Children. The Republican round of the Olympiad consisted of two rounds: essay writing and an oral round.   

Following the results of the Republican Olympiad, 83 winners and prize–winners were awarded diplomas of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (I place – 15 schoolchildren, II place – 24, III place - 44), 20 schoolchildren were awarded diplomas of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan “For Special Achievements”.

12 gifted schoolchildren from East Kazakhstan region were invited to participate in Kanipa Bitibayeva Republican Kazakh Language and Literature Olympiad. According to the results of the Olympiad, they brought home 7 awards (I place – 1 student, II place – 2, III place – 4).

Three winners were granted rector’s educational scholarships. Rasul Idayatov, an 11th grader of Zhambyl Regional Specialized School-Gymnasium-Boarding School for Gifted Children, was awarded a scholarship from Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University. Zhaina Dulatkyzy, an 11th grader of Kalzhyr Secondary School of Markakol District, received a scholarship from the Kazakh-American Free University. Aisu Amangeldinova, an 11th grader of Abai Specialized School-Gymnasium-Boarding School of Abai region, received a scholarship from Shakarim University of Semey city.

Cash prizes were also presented to distinguished participants on behalf of the Bitibayeva family and former students of the honored educator.

As part of the cultural and educational program, participants and team leaders enjoyed a theater performance of the play “Kozy Korpesh-Bayan Sulu” at the Regional Drama and Operetta Theater, and visited the local cultural and recreation park, as well as took part in a team-building session.

Moreover, a master class was organized for the team leaders on the theme: “Zamanaui bilim berude Kanipa Bitibayevanyn innovatsiyalyk tehnologiyasy men pedagogikalyk tagylymy” at Abai East Kazakhstan College of Humanities.

 

Congratulations to all the winners and participants! We wish them further success and high achievements!