BBC Knowledge Asia Edition 3

ow, in its sixth installation, the

BBC Knowledge Magazine School

Challenge sees a consistent number

of participants from various esteemed

secondary schools in Singapore. As with past

years’ editions, the event was held over two

days, with the first day being the qualifiers.

This year’s event was held over the weekend

of 21 – 22 May 2016.

Participants formed groups of four to

tackle 50 multiple-choice questions along

with a short essay question within the span

of one hour. The questions were based on

nature, science and history topics discussed

in previous issues of BBC Knowledge

Asia magazines. All students were highly

encouraged to have read the magazines as

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well as current affairs affecting the world

to comprehend and answer the questions

correctly. Day One of the event was graciously

hosted by the National Museum of Singapore

alongside sponsors such as Yakult, Sarawak

Tourism Board, Columbia, Faber-Castell,

Resorts World Sentosa and S.E.A Aquarium.

The top ten teams that scored the highest

on the first day managed to clinch a placing

for the competition held on Day Two. Five

debate topics were chosen by random and

the teams had 24 hours to prepare a short yet

concise presentation. This segment tested their

abilities to work fast, fluently, factually and

creatively. Day Two of the event was kindly

hosted by the Asian Civilisations Museum

(ACM). Guest judges include Mr Naidu