September 16, 2026:
The Department of Science at Shantiniketan Indian School, Doha – Qatar, successfully conducted a Science Talk activity for students of Classes VI to VIII, under the guidance of Head of the Department, Ms. Iman Niyas. Serving also as the second round of the SCALE programme, this engaging event provided students with a platform to deliver structured one-minute talks exploring various scientific concepts, discoveries, inventions, and natural phenomena.
The event was smoothly coordinated by Ms. Thanveera as the in-charge. To ensure a fair and balanced evaluation, the judging panel consisted of Mr. Farhad for class VI, Ms. Lini for class VII, and Ms.Athira for class VIII. Certificates were handed over to the winners by Academic Supervisor Dr. Salman Ambalakkuthu.
To ensure a fair assessment, student presentations were evaluated using comprehensive judgment criteria tailored to foster holistic scientific communication skills:
• Scientific Content & Understanding: Accuracy, relevance, and comprehensive understanding of the scientific concept.
• Clarity & Communication Skills: Ability to explain ideas clearly and logically using appropriate scientific vocabulary.
• Confidence & Presentation: Composure, poise, and effective public-speaking skills demonstrated before an audience.
• Originality & Creativity: Interesting and creative selection and presentation of ideas.
• Time Management: Proficiency in organizing and communicating key information effectively within the one-minute limit.
Following enthusiastic participation across the middle section, the top three positions were successfully secured in each grade level:
GRADE – VI
FIRST POSITION – AAYESHA ABSAR
SECOND POSITION – MOHAMMAD AAQIB SIDDIQUI
THIRD POSITION – AYESHA PERWEEN
GRADE – VII
FIRST POSITION – MENAAL AYISHA MANAKKADAVATH
SECOND POSITION – SHRIYA CHANDRAMANGALAM
THIRD POSITION – SAMEEHA SHAIKH
GRADE – VIII
FIRST POSITION – RIDHI RENJITH
SECOND POSITION – TESSA ANNA ANTONY
THIRD POSITION – DHARSHINI MANIKANDAN
The Science Talk successfully promoted active participation, scientific curiosity, and conceptual understanding among students. By integrating the event with the SCALE programme second round, the activity reinforced an inquiry-oriented, student-centred approach to science learning. The selected winners will represent the section by delivering speeches on Ayurveda in the Multipurpose Hall (MPH) during the upcoming Ayurveda Day celebrations.
