The results of the regional English essay contest “Speak your mind”, which brought together talented 11th grade graduates who are ready to boldly express their thoughts and reflect on current topics, have been summed up.
Since January 16, 2025, the competition, organized by the Bolashaq Academy Department of Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication in cooperation with the Department of Education of the Karaganda Region, has become an intellectual platform for 130 participants from more than 50 schools, gymnasiums and lyceums in the region.
The main purpose of the event was not only to popularize the study of foreign languages, but also to develop students’ academic writing skills, critical thinking and the ability to defend their point of view in a reasoned manner.
The contest topics covered a wide range of issues:
Social Media and Their Impact on Society (Social networks and their impact on society);
Trends and Trends in Education of the 21st Century (Trends and trends in education of the 21st century);
A Glimpse into the Future: The World in 50 Years (A look into the future: the world in 50 years).
The works of the participants were distinguished by the originality of ideas, the depth of analysis and the expressiveness of the author’s style. The jury, consisting of university professors and teachers of English in Karaganda, evaluated the essay according to the criteria of reasonableness, logical structure, language literacy and creativity.
The winners of the competition:
1st place (100% discount on tuition):
Tolegen Danara
KSU “OSH No. 27”, Karaganda
Head – Buyakova Yulia Vladimirovna
2nd place (50% discount on tuition):
Satpekova Sagynysh
KSU “OSH named after Alikhan Bokeikhan, Karaganda
Head – Nurtaeva Manara Bogenbaevna
Ekaterina Ponomareva
KSU “Shokan Ualikhanov Gymnasium School”, Shakhtinsk
The head is Yulia Borisovna Savelyeva.
3rd place (25% discount on tuition):
Ternovsky Alexey
KSU “OSH named after Karim Mynbayev”, Karaganda region, Nurinsky district, village of Karim Mynbayev
Head – Balan Natalia Anatolyevna
Tulen Aisha
KSU “Gymnasium School No. 5 named after Abai Kunanbayeva”, Abai city
Head – Isaeva Kamshat Nagashybaevna
Mamanova Aida
OSH State University No. 4, Temirtau
Head – Zhabagina Makhabbat Toleubekovna
In addition to the main prizes, special nominations were awarded for outstanding essays.:
The most futuristic essay
Alimkhanov Aituar
KSU “Gymnasium named afterShakarima”, Karaganda
The head is Shaikhutdinov Radik Gafurovich
The most balanced and forward-thinking
Asadolla Albina
KSU “OSH No. 85”, Karaganda
The head is Zhenisova Aruzhan Yerkanatkyzy
The most socially significant essay
Ilya Koshev
KSU “OSH named after Kasym Amanzholov”, Karaganda region, Abai district, Dubovka village
Head – Abylbaeva Asem Zarukhanovna
The most expressive author’s perspective essay
Carle Maria
KSU “OSH No. 32”, Karaganda
Head – Drobot Alexandra Vladimirovna
The most vividly descriptive essay
Muratbek Aigul
KSU “Alikhan Bokeikhan Basic School”, Osakarovka settlement, Karaganda region
Head – Muratbek Nurgul
The winners will receive discounts for the first year of study at Bolashaq Academy, depending on the place occupied in any educational program.
Congratulations to all participants on their successful participation in the contest! Your essays showed not only proficiency in English, but also a deep understanding of the current problems of the modern world. Let this competition be another step towards your academic and professional achievements!
Keep an eye out for new contests and opportunities on the Bolashaq Academy’s official website!
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