Rotary Club Primary School Quiz Final
The Rotary Club of Okehampton will once again be running its annual series of Primary Schools Quiz events during February. This popular competition has been run by the Rotary Club for many years and encourages teams from all the primary schools in the Okehampton area to try to be crowned winners at the final, taking place at the Octagon Theatre, Okehampton College.
At least a dozen schools are generally represented with one or two teams of four students participating - initially split over three heats to decide upon the teams making it through to the final.
Questions are set covering a variety of subjects including mathematics, English, history, geography, science and general knowledge. The aim is to reflect the primary curriculum, but with some variations including the use of practical examples and visual images to make it more fun. This is the main aim of the quiz - to encourage healthy competition whilst trying to make it enjoyable for all concerned.
A Rotary spokesman said: ‘It has been interesting to see over past years how spectators are also keen to check if they have the correct answers – but don’t ask a Rotarian because our record has been less than perfect!’
Supporters from participating schools are encouraged to attend their individual heats (please check with your school for dates in early February), but also to come along and support the teams that get through to the final. This year on Wednesday February 21st.
For further details check with your school or go to the club website at www.okehamptonrotary.org.uk