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The biggest school quiz in the Channel Islands returns this month, with a new online format to allow the event to take place despite the pandemic.
The De Putron Challenge will celebrate the brightest young minds in both Jersey and Guernsey, with three challenges for year 6 and 8 students coming up
“The Challenge has been growing since 2007, and we wanted to continue with the event despite the challenging year we’ve all faced,” said Hayley De Putron, founder of the De Putron Challenge.
“We may not be meeting together physically, but there’s no limit to how we can champion young people’s clever minds, and we’re thankful to go ahead in a virtual format instead.”
The theme for this year’s event is “Dear Future,” and students will be tested in three distinct areas. Proceedings will begin with the ‘Power of Knowledge’ challenge on 16 November: an online quiz to assess their geography, science and environmental skills.
Pictured: The Elizabeth College winners of the 2019 De Putron Challenge
After this, the Rise of the Robots technology challenge commences on 23 November, set by Colin King of Jersey Coders. Students will be using their coding skills to guide an online robot through a maze.
The final challenge, ‘Reinventing the Wheel,’ takes place on 30 November. Students must design an ‘innovative problem’ that will improve the Channel Islands or solve a local issue, which will then be judged by journalist Gary Burgess and Digital Greenhouse Director Lucy Kirby.
Winners across both islands will be announced on 20 November, 4 December and 11 December, following each respective challenge. Schools that complete all three challenges will be given book vouchers, and cash prizes are awarded to the first, second and third place in each challenge.
“More than ever, it is crucial to engage young students and provide opportunities to see them thrive and celebrate intelligence and creativity,” said Ms De Putron.
“We hope that by holding the De Putron Challenge this year, even though it will be virtually, we will still provide students with the competitive feel as they strive to achieve the best they can for their schools and for themselves.”
#FlashbackFriday to the 2019 De Putron Challenge! Even though we can't get everyone together this year, we're pleased we can go ahead with the challenge in a virtual format. Send us your pics & videos using #DPCSnapped to show how you're taking part. #DPC2020 #VirtualChallenge pic.twitter.com/0cboP7jAXe
— De Putron Challenge (@DePChallenge) November 6, 2020
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