International Schools Educational Olympiad
Organized by Karachi High School
PAKISTAN, Karachi, 15th
November 2014: The third and final day of the International Schools
Educational Olympiad (ISEO) saw five events including the finals of the vocals
competition. The morning session saw teacher’s perform in various acts
including impersonations, singing, poetry and folk dancing. These were judged by Frederick P. Nazareth
and Hani Yousuf. Student made films on
the topic “City of Joy” were screened to a packed auditorium. Judges were
Maheen Zia, Syed Ali Nasir, Faizan Haqquee and Riffat Aaliani. The cyber fair
in which students showed a video describing their application were judged by
Talea Zafar, Rabia Garib and Ejaz. The second last event was the ever popular,
vocals competition. Thirteen students in two categories performed in front of
the same three semi finals judges: Tina Sani, Ayla Raza and Abdullah Haroon. The
last event of the day and ISEO was the theatre competition. Students from classes
9 to A-Levels/Inter acted in original play based on a traditional folk tale or
myth. Judges were Adnan Jafar, Momin Zafar, Nuzhat Kidwai, Frederick O.
Nazareth and Zara Mumtaz.
The ISEO concludes on
Friday, 14 November 2014 with a closing ceremony in which the results of all
the events will be announced. Mr. Nisar Khuhro, Education Minister, Government
of Sindh and Dr. Atta ur Rahman, eminent scientist and President, Pakistan
Academy of Sciences, have both consented to be the chief guests for this
occasion. The ceremony will be held at the ISEO venue.
ISEO is an inter-school
competition which promotes education and learning in a competitive environment
with participation in various events by students in grades 4 to
A-Levels/Intermediate. It has been organised and hosted by Karachi High School since
2000. This year some 60 schools are participating from across the city and
Lahore. The British Council is its educational
sponsor, a tradition unbroken since the very first ISEO in 2000. It is
sponsored by Engro Foundation and Thal Limited (Pakistan Papersack Division) while
ToffeeTv.com is its partner.
Official website: http://iseo.org.pk/
ISEO venue: 3 McIver
Road, behind Karachi Club, Karachi
