Forty-eight students from 16 private and independent schools participated in the semi-finals, which took place this past week on the Lagoon campus of Newton International School.
The finals and awards ceremony will take place on May 11 under the patronage of HE Dr Mohamed al-Hammadi, Minister of Education and Higher Education, at City Centre Rotana Doha.
The four schools that have progressed to the finals are Abu Hanifa Model Independent School for Boys, Al Khansaa Primary Independent School for Girls, Birla Public School and Newton International School – Lagoon campus.
The Qatar e-Nature schools contest is organised by Sasol, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and Friends of the Environment Centre. The contest allows students to learn about Qatar’s beautiful and diverse wildlife.
Eager to win the grand prize at the awards ceremony, the qualifying schools have begun preparing for the final rounds. The event’s organisers and high-profile public figures are expected to attend the awards ceremony, according to a statement from the organisers.
“A competitive spirit filled the atmosphere during the semi-final rounds. The questions were more challenging, testing the teams’ critical thinking and showcasing their knowledge about plant and animal life in Qatar,” the statement added.
The Qatar e-Nature app is available for download free of charge on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store for Android, Windows Phone Store and on the website (www.enature.qa), which is also available for desktop access.
Active Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels allow users to keep tabs on the latest developments. The application and website are updated regularly, having added nature reserves earlier this year to further benefit users of the application.