Olympics and Entrepreneurship Projects in Grupo Academia Internacional Boquete, Chiriqui
As you might know from our previous articles, at Grupo Academia Internacional, we prepare our students for life after high school through our "learning by doing" methodology and a wide range of extracurricular activities in which students can participate in Olympiads and Entrepreneurial Projects every year.
We are beyond excited for our students participating in the national Mathematics and Astrophysics Olympiads, as well as Entrepreneurship SENACYT projects this 2023.
Competition is a valuable experience for all students as it allows them to explore their potential, enhance their building and analytical thinking skills, and intensify their knowledge in STEAM education.
If you are still deciding if you should enroll your student in a bilingual school that also provides these types of active learning, we invite you to keep reading this article.
Mathematics Olympics at Grupo Academia
Participating in Math Olympiads can provide numerous benefits for your child's future. Some of the most important benefits include:
Improving Problem-Solving Skills: Math Olympiads involve solving complex and challenging math problems. It helps children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills which are essential for success in many fields.
Enhancing Mathematical Knowledge: Participating in Math Olympiads helps children learn new mathematical concepts and ideas and strengthens their existing knowledge.
Building Confidence: Solving challenging math problems can be difficult, but participating in Math Olympiads helps children build confidence in their abilities to solve complex problems.
Boosting Academic Performance: Participation in Math Olympiads can improve academic performance in mathematics and other subjects.
This year, three of our elementary students and one of our senior students from AIB won medals in the Panamanian Mathematics Olympiads. Watch the video and learn more about their experience.
Astrophysics Olympics at Grupo Academia
Participating in the Astrophysics Olympiads aims to introduce early high school students to the marvels of the Cosmos and promote their knowledge of Astronomy and Astrophysics. More benefits include:
Astronomy is the study of everything: Astronomy can help them learn about the world around them and better understand the universe. It can also foster a love for learning, which will benefit them throughout their lives.
Stimulates your child's mind: Astronomy can help your child develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Astronomy is a great way to interest your child in science and nature. It can be a fun and rewarding experience for both of you.
It can be a bonding experience: sharing the night sky with your child can be a bonding experience. It can be a time for you to relax and enjoy each other's company. You can also use it as an opportunity to teach your child about the world around them. Additionally, it can be a time for you to create lasting memories together.
It can be a creative hobby for your child: Astronomy can be an excellent way to express their creativity. They can use their imagination to create stories about the stars and planets. Additionally, they can use their creativity to make solar system models. Space and the earth is an excellent way for your child to have fun and be creative.
Every year, the OLIPACE, Latin American Olympics of Astronomy and Astronautics, opens their enrollment for students to participate in their competition; this year, there were a total of 347 students participating in the national level.
We are excited to announce that five AIB seniors participated, and one was selected among the 35 chosen finalists group. Marcos Sequera, 12th grade, will receive training with national and international experts in teaching astronomy. Watch the video and learn more about his experience.
Astrophotography Contest at Grupo Academia
Teaching children about outer space nurtures their natural sense of curiosity and wonder. Many children are fascinated by the vastness of the universe, and introducing conversations about things like the planets and solar system will engage and nurture their inquisitive minds.
Recently, SENACYT and Ciudad del Saber carried out the VI edition of the Panamanian Olympiad of Space Sciences, with 153 participants.
This event seeks to highlight the beauty of the Universe and its impact on our lives. The quality and originality of his photographs were impressive, and they also serve as an inspiration to continue promoting Astronomy and Space Sciences in our country.
This year, Jimmy Lin León Zhong student from AIB won second place.
Chess Olympics at Grupo Academia
Chess enhances the ability of students to interact with their peers. It also tests their sportsmanship in a competitive environment. More benefits include:
Chess improves school work and grades. Numerous studies have proven that kids obtain a higher reading level, math level, and a more extraordinary learning ability overall as a result of playing chess. For all the reasons mentioned above, chess-playing kids do better at school and therefore have a better chance to succeed in life.
Chess is fun!! This strategic game isn't just another one of those board games. No chess game ever repeats itself, meaning students create more new ideas with each game. It never gets boring.
This year we had two students from AIB participate in the Regional Chess Olympics, sponsored by Pandeportes. Our student Diego de Las Casas from AIB won fifth place.
Developing Entrepreneurship Through Ecofriendly SENACYT Projects at Grupo Academia
High school students can take advantage of the benefits of participating in entrepreneurship projects even before they enter college.
Entrepreneurship projects focus on developing real-world skills to help students lead extraordinary lives in a rapidly changing world.
These projects teach students crucial life skills, such as:
How to collaborate and work with a team
How to speak in public and prepare an effective presentation
How to collect and analyze data
How to use social media as an advocacy tool
How to solve real, complex problems that don’t have a definitive answer
How to use curiosity and creativity to find an innovative approach to complex problems
Every year, SENACYT opens its enrollment for students to participate in Entrepreneurship-financed Projects.
This year, we are excited to announce that two senior groups from AIB participated and were selected for the finalist groups.
These two eco-friendly projects' main objective is reducing carbon footprint. Watch the videos and learn more about their experiences and what motivates them to work on these innovative live changing projects.
Grupo Academia Internacional Can Prepare Your Child Through Their Programs and Clubs
We are beyond proud of the leaders our students are becoming. By overcoming complex math problems or developing eco-friendly financed projects to build a better world, AIB is definitely where leaders are born.
For Grupo Academia International, it is imperative to develop problem-solving skills from an early childhood stage; this makes students more aware and prepared to see the world with a global vision.
We are currently enrolling for our 2024 academic year; we invite you to tour and explore all the options our academic curriculum and extracurricular activities can provide your family.