CLICK HERE - For a printable explanation of the Current Events Challenge. Perfect for giving to teachers in your school.
Welcome to Kiwi Kids News Current Events Challenge.
The Current Events Challenge is a current events competition designed for New Zealand school children. In 2011 we had over 7000 students from around the country taking part.
It is organised by the Kiwi Kids News Website and in 2012 we have two categories available.
YEAR 7 and 8 - Current event questions appropriate for Year 7 and 8 students.
YEAR 5 and 6 - Current event questions appropriate for Year 5 and 6 students.
Children participating in the 2012 competition take part in 8 current events challenges spread evenly throughout the year. Each challenge has 30 questions with students given 15 minutes to answer.
The questions and answers for each challenge are emailed to schools 3 or 4 days before the quiz should be administered. They are set out on an A4 page. We also provide a PowerPoint (online) to help with delivering and marking the test.
The 30 questions will be made up 10 questions from each of the following sections
New Zealand new
World new
Sport news
This year we are going to be doing a nationwide 'Super Quiz' which will be held in December and this will determine the New Zealand's Current Events Champion at Year 5/6 and also Year 7/8.
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