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International Junior Math Olympiad
Vanda Science Global Finals
July 26 - 30 2019, KUALA LUMPUR
MALAYSIA
INDONESIA
CONTEST INFORMATION
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Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 3
ABOUT STEAM AHEAD - IJMO AND VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS .......................................................... 3
VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS ................................................................................................................... 3
CONTEST FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................... 4
INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR MATH OLYMPIAD (IJMO) ...................................................................................... 4
VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS ................................................................................................................... 4
2. RESULTS AND AWARDS ............................................................................................................................. 6
3. PACKAGE ITINERARY .............................................................................................................................. 9
4. TRAVEL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 29
TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLIST ....................................................................................................................... 29
ADDITIONAL TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLIST FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE COMPETITION .......... 29
CURRENCY ................................................................................................................................................... 30
ADAPTOR ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
WEATHER DURING JULY .............................................................................................................................. 31
THINK SAFETY AT ALL TIMES (GENERAL) ..................................................................................................... 32
USE OF MOBILE PHONE ............................................................................................................................... 32
EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................... 33
GUIDELINES ON HAND-CARRY LUGGAGE ................................................................................................. 33
5. ARRIVAL DAY ............................................................................................................................................ 34
AIRPORT PICKUP PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................... 34
KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1 - KLIA1 .............................................................................. 34
KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2 – KLIA2 ............................................................................. 34
AIRPORT PICKUP PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................... 35
HOTELS ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
HOTEL ISTANA............................................................................................................................................. 36
ROOM KEY COLLECTION AND REGISTRATION FOR CONTEST ..................................................................... 37
HOTEL ISTANA............................................................................................................................................. 37
MEALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 39
COMPETITION DAY .......................................................................................................................................... 40
PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY................................................................................................................................ 41
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
ABOUT STEAM AHEAD - IJMO AND VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. STEAM
AHEAD is our initiative to combine our international academic competitions to educate
students and bring them international exposure about possible career choices in these
fields.
At each STEAM AHEAD event, we will start to promote linkages across the subjects so
that it will help educate students and keep up their interest.
Our goal is to help our students get into professional paths that are future-proof. Our
society’s demand for technically-driven roles is rising and therefore it is crucial that
students are encouraged to get qualifications in Science, Technology and related fields.
By getting qualifications that will allow students to work in innovative fields, they are
guaranteed to have fulfilling and well-paid professions.
The International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO) is an international mathematics
competition which is held annually in different countries across the world. IJMO is
organized by SIMCC in collaboration with the International Scholastic Trust Limited, SMO
Education Group and Academy TeamMathics.
VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS
Vanda is an International Science Competition held annually around the globe. It focuses
on the student’s ability to think critically and creatively to pick out hidden information to aid
them in solving the question.
Vanda is for students from primary 3 to secondary 4 (Grade 3 to Grade 11). It follows
closely with the Singapore School Science Syllabus and tests students based on their level
of content that they have learned. This allows participants to do better compared to pure-
Olympiad papers since they are familiar with some of the questions.
Vanda has very strong teamwork component in the competition, and the Gold-winning group
will demonstrate high levels of collaboration and mutual support. Questions in the
competition have a strong foundation in scientific knowledge and methodology which include
the development of reasoning and analytical skills, decision and problem solving skills,
flexible to respond to different context and possessing an open and inquiring mind that is
willing to explore new territories and learn new things which are aligned to the desired 21st
century competencies.
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CONTEST FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR MATH OLYMPIAD (IJMO)
The International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO) is only open to Perfect score, Gold and
Silver SASMO and AMO medallists from grade 2 to grade 11 of each country. The
following is the contest format:
Competition papers for each level contains 30 questions (90 minutes):
Total points (120 points), the paper starts with 20 points.
Section Questions Correct
Answers
Wrong
Answers
No Answer
A 1 to 10 +2 points -1 point 0 point
B 11 to 20 +3 points -1 point 0 point
C 21 to 30 +5 points 0 point 0 point
VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS
Winners of Vanda Perfect score, Gold, Silver and Bronze awards are invited to participate
in the VANDA Science Global Finals in conjunction with the International Junior Mathematics
Olympiad (IJMO).
The contest consists of 2 rounds:
• Round 1 Written paper (60 minutes) – Total points (70 points), the paper starts with 5
points.
Section Questions Correct
Answers
Wrong
Answers
No Answer
A 1 to 5 +2 points -1 point 0 point
B 6 to 10 +3 points 0 point 0 point
C 11 to 20 +4 points 0 point 0 point
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Round 2 Gakken Team Challenge (2 hours)
Section Questions Weightage
A Problem solving 30%
B Modification 50%
C Design 20%
• The participants from different countries will be grouped into a team of 4 members (in
case a team member falls sick, a team can function with 3 members).
• Every team will be given a set of instructions, questions, Gakken kits and other
materials for the contest.
• The following is the time allocation for the round 2 competition:
o 15 minutes – MC briefing on the contest rules and regulations
o The contest consists of 3 sections:
▪ Section A – 30 minutes for setup the model and invigilators assessment
on the completeness and take a photo
▪ Section B – 30 minutes for completing a set of questions based on the
model they have built. Invigilators will collect back the answer sheetat the
end of the contest.
▪ Section C
• 10 minutes for discussion on the modification of design
• 20 minutes to draw and describe the design on the answer sheet
• 30 minutes for completing the designed model
• 30 minutes for invigilator to do assessment and take photos of the
modified design from 5 directions (top, left, right, in front and
behind)
• The students can make modification of their designs when they are
doing the model if it does not produce the desired result.
However, the final model must be the same as the design written
on the paper or marks will be deducted.
• The team is required to discuss and use their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving
skills to compete in this round.
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2. RESULTS AND AWARDS
Parents can check the result for the contests on the website and the statistical report from
the country partners.
Country partners will be notified via email:
• IJMO - 28th July 2019, 9am.
• VANDA Science Global Finals – 28th July 2019, 1pm.
The following awards will be given out for the contests:
IJMO
Awards
Perfect Score Full marks
Gold Award Top 10%
Silver Award Next 15%
Bronze Award Next 25%
Honorable Mention Next 20%
Certificate of Participation Next 30%
IJMO Overall Championship – Will be announced during the Award Ceremony
Shing Lee Publishing Book Prize is awarded to IJMO Overall Championship winners for
each grade.
Awards (Cash)
Overall Champion SGD250
Overall Runner-up SGD150
Overall 2nd Runner-up SGD100
• All IJMO participants will receive a certificate.
• The Perfect scorer and top 50% of the participants will receive an award certificate and
a medal.
• IJMO Overall Championship winners will also receive a trophy, Overall Championship
Certificate and Shing Lee Publishing Book Prize (Cash).
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VANDA Science Global Finals (Individual – Round 1)
Awards
Perfect Score Full marks
Gold Award Top 10%
Silver Award Next 15%
Bronze Award Next 25%
Honorable Mention Next 20%
Certificate of Participation Next 30%
VANDA Science Global Finals (Gakken Team Challenge – Round 2)
All winners will get certificates and medals.
Awards
Gold Award Top 10%
Silver Award Next 15%
Bronze Award Next 25%
VANDA Overall Championship – Will be announced during the Award Ceremony
Gakken Scientist Book Prize is awarded to VANDA Overall Championship winners for
each grade.
Awards (Cash)
Overall Champion SGD250
Overall Runner-up SGD150
Overall 2nd Runner-up SGD100
• All VANDA participants will receive a certificate.
• The Perfect scorer and top 50% of the participants will receive an award certificate and
a medal.
• VANDA Overall Championship winners will also receive a trophy, Overall
Championship Certificate and the Gakken Scientist Book Prize (Cash).
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PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEAM (PAExS) – Will be announced
during the Award Ceremony
Awards
All students who win both IJMO Gold medal and VANDA Science Global Finals
Individual Gold medal
• PAExS Certificate
• IST Book Prize: US$100
• Inducted into the International Junior Honor Society (IJHS)
The top 20 students will be awarded Full Scholarship to
Young Achievers Leadership Academy (YALA) to be held in Singapore from 15th
to 19th December 2019 (All expenses paid trip for the 5 days leadership camp in
Singapore, scholarship winners must purchase their own air-tickets to Singapore)
Every winner is given one of the follow badges and they must wear it during the award
ceremony.
Note:
The award usher will check the badge before the winner goes up the stage.
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3. PACKAGE ITINERARY
• The tour package is not applicable for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia students and parents.
• It is also optional for other country depending on the country partner’s decision.
• For those countries that are not participating in the tour or Vanda Global competition, it will be free & easy.
• The workshops will be held in either one of the hotels. Participants need to travel to the respective hotel themselves to attend the training.
• Please note that this is the same workshop as SIMOC 2019. Hence it is much appreciated if you can give the opportunities to those students who have not attended the SIMOC workshops.
Day 1 – 26th July 2019, Friday
Arrival in Kuala Lumpur
Free workshops
• Session 1: (3:30 to 5:30pm)
o Math Olympiad workshop
o Science workshop
• Venue: workshops will be held in either one of the hotels. Participants need to travel
to the respective hotel themselves to attend the training.
• Targeted students: All students except for Malaysia
• How to register: Invitation to register on our website from 20th July 2019
• Note: the registration is subjected to the availability of the hotel training room capacity
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Day 2 – 27th July 2019, Saturday
Competition day
Venue: University of Malaya
Address: Jalan Universiti, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
All parents can follow the students to the University, but they are not allowed to go into the
examination hall.
Note: There is no shopping area around the University nor any facilities. All parents are allowed to
follow must wait at the open waiting area as showed below with VERY limited seats.
Waiting Area for Parents
Alight from the coach
Walk towards the Exam hall from coach bay
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Please click on the above 2 videos to understand the walking journey to the exam hall from
the bus bay.
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Photo taking area
Exam hall layout (IJMO seating arrangement)
All the student will be assigned with a seat written on their lanyard in the Exam hall. Upon
entering the hall from Door 1 & 2, the students will go to their respective seat leading by the
exam ushers.
Note:
The students can return to their hotels if they are taking only IJMO examination.
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Exam hall layout for VANDA Science Global Finals
Section B1 and B2 – Round 1 (Individual Examination)
Section A1 and A2 – Round 2 (Gakken Team Challenge)
All the students will be allocated 2 seats for Vanda Science Global Finals.
They will go to section B1 and B2 for the Round 1 examination. After they have completed,
they will go to section A1 and A2 for Round 2 team challenge. Their seats will be written on
the lanyard together with the team number (indicated in RED on the above diagram)
Note:
The students that take only VANDA Exam only can arrive at the examination hall later.
Coaches will be arranged for this group of students and parents.
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The following is the schedule for the competition.
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The followings are contest pass design for the different participants.
Contest pass for IJMO Only students
Contest pass for Vanda Only Students
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Contest pass for IJMO and VANDA students
Note:
Please make sure your students collect the correct contest pass so that they are eligible to
enter the examination hall.
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Day 3 – 28th July 2019, Sunday
Guided tour for international guests excludes Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia (note: other
countries can opt out from the tour and the itinerary is subjected to changes without prior
notice)
The tour includes the following tour stops:
Official tour – KLCC Day Tour
Time to depart hotel: 08:30
Assemble at the hotel: 08:00
Return to hotel: 19:00
• Kings Palace
• Batu Caves
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• Pewter Factory
• National Planetarium
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• National Mosque
• Old Railway Station Kuala Lumpur
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• Independent Square
• Twin Towers (Photo Stop)
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• KL Aquaria @ Kuala Lumpur Convention Center
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Day 4 – 29th July 2019, Monday
Award ceremony with GALA lunch
Venue: Wisma HuaZong
Address: 9 Wisma Huazong Lot 15285, Lebuhraya Sungai Besi, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor,
Malaysia
All guests have to assemble at the hotel lobby at 8.30am. Coaches will pick up the guests
from the hotel at 9am.
Coaches will stop here and entrance to the
ceremony
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Photo taking booth and lobby
towards the hall
Main entrance to the hall
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Table arrangement for Gala Lunch
Please note that you will not be allowed to go into the Gala Lunch if you forget to wear
your wrist band
VIP VIP
VT VT UZ SG SG ID PH M M M
VT VT UZ CH SG ID PH PH M M
VT HK UZ1/CH6 SG SG ID PH PH PH M
VT VT SG7/HK1 SG SG PH ID ID ID M
VT VT SG SG SG6/ID2/BJ/JS PH ID ID M M
VT VT VT VT VT PH ID ID ID M
VT VT VT VT VT ID PH ID ID3/M4/TW3 M9
VT VT VT TH3/KH5 TH ID PH PH PH5/TW4 M
VT IN7/USA2 IN3/MAD3/BA4 TH MN ID PH PH PH M
VT IR IN8 MN MG1/MN2/USA4 M M PH M M
VT9 IR MAD MG MAD M M PH M M
IR IR9 MAD M M M PH M M
M M M M M
LEGEND:
HALAL RESERVE VT - VIETNAM PH - PHILIPPINES HK - HONG KONG TW - TAIWAN IN - INDIA MG - MONGOLIA BA - BAHRAIN CH - CHINA IR - IRAN
VEGETARIAN VIP M - MALAYSIA ID - INDONESIA TH - THAILAND KH - CAMBODIA MN - MYANMAR MAD - MALDIVES SG - SINGAPORE UZ - UZBEKISTAN USA
STAGE
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Gala Lunch itinerary
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Please note that at the end of the ceremony, you will be leaving the hall by country and
the coach will be waiting at the same place where you alight. (in front of HuaZong Main
door)
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Day 5 – 30th July 2019, Tuesday
Departure from Malaysia.
Please kindly note that we can only arrange airport pickup arrange for those who have
submitted the flight details or within the airport pickup time.
Please wait at the hotel lobby and wear your STEAM AHEAD badge when you are
waiting for the coach. Our coach operator will be given the name list of the guests and
they will look up for guests wearing the STEAM AHEAD badge.
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4. TRAVEL INFORMATION
TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLIST
• Every guest can only bring along 1 medium size luggage (25 inches) and 1 hand-carry
bag as required by the coach. For children, they are encouraged to bring a 20 inches
luggage size.
• Passport (Valid over 6 months) and Malaysian Visa (outside ASEAN countries)
• Travel Insurance (Having travel insurance will give you peace of mind for any medical
emergencies in Malaysia)
• Swimming Suit (optional)
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito Repellent
• Luggage Name Tag
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Multiplug Universal Adapter
ADDITIONAL TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLIST FOR STUDENTS
PARTICIPATING IN THE COMPETITION
• Picture identity card (photocopy version is acceptable) as the invigilator will check before
you can participate in the contest.
• 2B pencil
• Eraser
• NO calculator allowed for all grades during IJMO.
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CURRENCY
• Malaysian Ringgit (1USD ~ 4.18 Malaysian Ringgit – Subject to change)
• Getting change from the largest Malaysian ringgit notes (50 and 100 RM) can be
complicated on the street if you are buying a snack for 1 or 5 RM.
• Use the largest Malaysian currency notes for paying at supermarkets and other larger
shops and restaurants and leave some smaller notes for your incidental purchases on
the street.
Money changer will be arranged at the hotels on the arrival day as a service
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ADAPTOR
• Malaysia uses 240V/50Hz supply.
• Type G (3 square pins).
WEATHER DURING JULY
• Considerable cloudiness, a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. You are advised to
carry a raincoat and foldable umbrella.
• The students and parents are advised to bring along a jacket if you are participating in
any workshop (the auditorium or conference can be quite cold)
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THINK SAFETY AT ALL TIMES (GENERAL)
USE OF MOBILE PHONE
• During contest, students are allowed to bring their phones but they have to be kept inside
the bag at all the times.
• Be aware of the costs involved – switch off DATAPLAN.
• Discouraged from bringing other electronic devices (Ipads or games)
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EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION PROCEDURES
GUIDELINES ON HAND-CARRY LUGGAGE
• Liquids, Aerosols and Gels must be in containers with maximum capacity of 100ml.
• Containers must be placed in 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bag.
• One re-sealable plastic bag allowed per person.
• The re-sealable plastic bag must be presented separately at the security screening point.
• Exemptions made for medications and special dietary items.
• No sharp items, Aerosols and Gels in your hand luggage / haversack bag. Please
keep it into your checked-in luggage.
• Sharp items
• Example: Scissors / cutter / nails cutter / sharp ruler / pen knife / swiss knife etc.
• Liquids, Aerosols and Gels
• Example: Water, creams, lotions and oils, toothpaste, hair and shower gels, perfumes
and deodorants, shaving foam and hairspray, contact lens solution, etc.
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5. ARRIVAL DAY
AIRPORT PICKUP PROCEDURES
KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1 - KLIA1
• Arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1, cleared customs and collected your
luggage, exit to arrival hall.
• Look for IJMO/VANDA Science Global Finals standee or our staff holding the signboard
near lift 2
• Our crew wearing RED T-shirt will bring you to the coach bay.
KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2 – KLIA2
• Arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2, cleared customs and collected your
luggage, exit to arrival hall.
• Turn left from the exit and head toward Meeting Point B. Looking for IJMO standee
or our staff holding the IJMO welcome signboard
• Look for our crew wearing RED T-shirt will bring you to the coach bay.
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AIRPORT PICKUP PROCEDURES
• Your pick-up time is 1 to 1.5 hours after your scheduled arrival time.
• The buses are scheduled to pick up the guests from both the international airports
(KLIA1 and KLIA2) every hour starting from 9am till 8pm.
• If your flight arrive earlier than the pick-up time, you can wait till the pick-up hours and
our bus will bring you to hotel.
• KLIA 1 -> KLIA 2 -> Hotel Intercontinental -> Hotel Istana -> DoubleTree by Hilton
Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
• For example,
o If you arrive at KLIA1 at 1020am, please head to exit immediately before
1045am. You should be able to take the 11am coach.
• Hence, please refrain from shopping at the airport and be at the meeting point on time.
• Please note that there is no pick up service for those who did not submit the flight
details by deadline states in Important Dates section.
• Please bring all your personal belongings whenever you leave the bus. The travel
agency or SIMCC staff will not be responsible for any belongings left or lost on the bus.
For those guests who are late for the coach without a valid reason, they can take the
next coach or the last coach if there is seat available. Otherwise, they will have to take a
cab themselves to the hotel.
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HOTELS
HOTEL ISTANA
• Address: Address: 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah
Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Telephone: +60 3-2141 9988
• Check-in time: 2pm onwards
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ROOM KEY COLLECTION AND REGISTRATION FOR CONTEST
HOTEL ISTANA
• Upon entering Hotel Istana, our crews will be seating in front of the side gate near to
the pillar and escalator to level 2.
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REGISTRATION
• Upon registration, every student should collect the following items
o Goodies bag
o T-shirt
o Contest pass
o Steam Ahead badge
This badge will be given to all guests including parents, teachers and students.
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MEALS
Hotel Istana
• Daily breakfasts in the hotel
• Award ceremony Gala Lunch
Only Halal and Vegetarian food will be provided to those who requested during
registration. Please be responsible for other special dietary needs and allergies.
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COMPETITION DAY
Venue: University of Malaya
Attire: IJMO/VANDA Science Global Finals T-shirt and Competition Tag which will be
distributed during hotel check-in.
Things to bring: 2B lead pencil and an eraser. Writing materials will not be provided.
Accompanying guests are required to wait in the school until the competition has ended.
• Morning call on the competition day: 6.15am
• Gather for departure: 7am at the hotel lobby
• Leave hotel: 7.15am
• Note:
o Parents are allowed to join the students at the contest venue
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PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY
Venue: WISMA HuaZong
Address: 9 Wisma Huazong Lot 15285, Lebuhraya Sungai Besi, 43300 Seri Kembangan,
Selangor, Malaysia
• Late morning call for those who forget to wake up: 8am
• Breakfast before 7.30am
• Gather for departure at hotel lobby: 8.45am
• Leave hotel: 9am
• Attire:
o National (Traditional) costume for students
o Accompanying guests are required to dress appropriately. (Smart Casual)
o You can bring along the country flag to the event
• Things to bring
o Students must bring along their competition tag.
o Everyone must wear the wrist band for entrance to hall (given by the country
partner during arrival).
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MAIN HALL ENTRANCE
• All the guests will enter from the main entrance at level 1
DEPARTURE BACK TO HOTEL
• Please queue up at the main entrance
• Crew will bring you to the coach in front main entrance
• Please do not be late as the coach will start picking the guests at 2:45pm.
GIFT EXCHANGE
There will be a gift exchange among students during the prize giving ceremony. Please limit
the price of a gift to 2 US dollar. Ideal gift would be a souvenir representing your country.
The more gifts you bring the more your child can exchange.