World Scholar’s Cup Toronto Round 2025
Celebrating Success: 2025 Toronto Regional Round!
On May 9th and 10th, 2025, Power of Words Academy proudly hosted the Toronto Regional Round of the World Scholar’s Cup. We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, whose dedication and hard work shone brightly throughout the event.
Outstanding Achievements
We are immensely proud to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our dedicated students! Their perseverance, enthusiasm, and teamwork have led to extraordinary success at this year’s World Scholar’s Cup.
Overall Champion Teams from Power of Words Academy
🏆 1st Place – Ivy Liu and Victoria Lau
🌟 3rd Place – Emaan Malik, May Dinh, and Megan Dong
🎖️ 4th Place – Lily Liaghati, Ayaan Ahmad, and Alfred Sun
🏅 5th Place – Nicholas Lau, Gurshaan Gill, and Eliana Antar
⚡ 6th Place – Kaarthihan Kamalanathan, Kristine Nguyen, and Ameera Wani
Champion Scholars from Power of Words Academy
🥇 1st Place – Lily Liaghati
🥉 3rd Place – Ivy Liu
🏅 4th Place – Victoria Lau
🏅 5th Place – Nicholas Lau
Team Writing Champions from Power of Words Academy
🏆 1st Place – Ivy Liu and Victoria Lau
🌟 3rd Place – Emaan Malik, May Dinh, and Megan Dong
🎖️ 4th Place – Lily Liaghati, Ayaan Ahmad, and Alfred Sun
Team Debate Champions from Power of Words Academy
🥈 2nd Place – Ivy Liu and Victoria Lau
🥉 3rd Place – Nicholas Lau, Gurshaan Gill, and Eliana Antar
Team Bowl Champions from Power of Words Academy
🥈 2nd Place – Emaan Malik, May Dinh, and Megan Dong
🥉 3rd Place – Ivy Liu and Victoria Lau
Team Challenge Champion from Power of Words Academy
🥈 2nd Place – Ivy Liu and Victoria Lau
Special Recognition
🌟 We are especially proud to honour Lily Liaghati, who received the prestigious Jac Khor Award for the Scholar’s Challenge event. Her outstanding achievement and unwavering dedication truly exemplify excellence.
Acknowledgments
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teacher, Naomi Kobo, whose tireless training, guidance, and inspiration played a vital role in our students' success. Naomi’s passion and commitment continue to empower our students to reach new heights.
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About World Scholar’s Cup
The World Scholar’s Cup is more than just a competition; it’s a global celebration of learning. Bringing together over 50,000 students from more than 60 countries, this event fosters critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and the development of lasting friendships and cultural exchange.
Events
Scholar’s Challenge: Immerse yourself in a stimulating test of knowledge across various subjects.
Collaborative Writing: Work alongside your teammates to craft compelling narratives and essays.
Team Debate: Participate in dynamic debates that enhance your public speaking and persuasive skills.
Scholar’s Bowl: Get ready for an exhilarating quiz that tests your quick thinking and teamwork abilities through engaging multimedia.
Divisions
Junior Division: Ages 10-14 as of December 2024
Senior Division: Ages 15-17 as of December 2024
Students will compete alongside peers in their age group, ensuring a fair and exciting challenge.
Why Participate?
Embrace this unique educational journey designed to ignite curiosity and inspire academic excellence. The World Scholar’s Cup equips students with vital skills in teamwork, leadership, and creativity, preparing them for future academic endeavors and global citizenship.
For a detailed schedule of events, please visit our event schedule link here.
Registration Details for Teams and Students External to Power of Words Academy
If you are a student or a team wishing to participate from outside our current students and alumni, please register through the World Scholar's Cup registration page by clicking on this link: https://www.scholarscup.org/calendar/2644-toronto-round/
Registration Details for POW Academy current Students and Alumni
Join us in continuing our tradition of excellence! Stay tuned for World Scholar’s Cup 2026. Registration will open in November 2025! Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity for growth, learning, and enjoyment! This chance is exclusively available to current students and alumni of Power of Words Academy.