Written By: Siju Philip, Head of GCIE, GIIS Dubai
What makes children active learners and innovators? According to research, it's the joy of exploration - a hidden force that drives learning, critical thinking, and reasoning. We call this ability Curiosity, and we recognize it in children when we see them exploring their environment, devouring books and information, asking questions, investigating concepts, manipulating data, searching for meaning, connecting with people and nature, and seeking new learning experiences. That’s where Qutuhal comes in. Qutuhal in Sanskrit & Arabic means Curiosity. Through the different activities at Qutuhal, children get an opportunity to ideate, share and co-create knowledge and keep their curiosity kindled with a panel of judges who are pioneers in their respective fields and events held over a wide variety of engaging themes such as Space Exploration, Robotics, Digital Media, Sustainability, Culinary Science & more, this competition is an excellent platform for your child to grow. Qutuhal Season 3 this academic year was an exciting and awesome experience with an overwhelming participation from over 1400 students across 45 schools from UAE and abroad with an impact on around 25000 students globally during its nine weekly challenges on various topics which then culminated into the grand finale Innovation challenge held between 17th Oct 2021 to 2nd Jan 2022.
Qutuhal Season 3 was designed with higher learning opportunities evoking Curiosity and wonder with its unique novelties and explorations brought in with our Leadership Lecture Series by Experts from various domains both in campus and hosted virtually to participants of various other schools every week during the Month of Curiosity which started during the mid of the season by 14th Nov 2021 every year.
Here is a glimpse of the LLS , Demos and Expos conducted during Qutuhal Season 3 :
AI and Coding Workshop , Expo , Science Week Expo , Culinary Science Workshop , Space Exploration 3d Films and Graphics Lecture , Business and Finance
The Grand Finale Challenges for innovation on the Theme of Sustainability, Future Transportation and Entrepreneurship Opportunities had a huge participation from students globally. The award ceremony was conducted on 15th Jan 2022 in presence of Mr. Amol Vaidya, Sr.Director of Operations, GSF MENA region, Dr.Heena Rachh, Principal GIIS Abu Dhabi, Mr.Antony Koshy, Principal GIIS Dubai, Ms. Jaya Ramesh, Sr.Academic supervisor, GIIS Dubai ,Ms.Anjum Ali, KG Supervisor - GIIS Dubai, Ms. Surya Vignesh, Head of GCIE – GIIS Abu Dhabi, Mr.Siju Philip, Head of GCIE, GIIS Dubai, Dr. Retish Senan &
Dr. Semeena Vaiyaveetil, Environment Scientists UK , Ms.Shrisudha Vishwanathan, former ISRO Scientist India, Ms.Smitha Bansal - Clevered India , Mr.Palanisamy.A.L, 3D Film Director, Ms.Soniya Lilaramani, CEO Foodie Umbrella LLC Dubai and Dr.Sanjay Tolani , CEO &MD Goodwill World Dubai . The mega Awards function was attended by Principals, teachers and students and parents of all participating schools. Twelve students were awarded with cash awards and certificates. There were 108 outstanding student participants and 250 merit students in the winners list.
The journey of Qutuhal Seasons continues with awards and accomplishments from the international community. Qutuhal at GIIS Dubai had won the Quality innovation Award from the Indian Society for Quality (ISQ) in Dec 2020 and the MILCA 2022 Award hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry.
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