The Kids' Lit Quiz™ World Final 2007
Congratulations to Wellington College, Belfast, KLQ World Champions 2007!!!, to St Cuthbert's College, Auckland and to Aylesbury School, England who came second and third respectively in the KLQ World Final in Oxford. [Scores]
The 2007 World Final was held in Oxford, UK on 9 July with teams from China (The International School of Beijing), England (Aylesbury High School), New Zealand (St Cuthbert's College), Northern Ireland (Wellington College), Scotland (George Heriot's School), South Africa (Grove School Cape Town) and Wales (Cardiff High School).
KLQ World Final sponsors.
First video Philip Pullman
speaking at the Gala Dinner following the World Final (two minutes).
Second
video:
Highlights from the KLQ 2007 World Final (seven minutes). With thanks to Unipart
Third video: The Bucks Herald reports on the visit of the KLQ international teams to the UK winners' school.
Comments about the World Final
- The week of the Final was a great experience and it was truly remarkable. Everyone made lots of friends and loved St Stephen's House. Remarkable - Great Fun - Worthwhile experience! (Florence - Aylesbury School)
- This has been an amazing trip and I thank everyone involved very much. (Kirsten - Grove School South Africa:)
- Our stay in Oxford for the Kids' Lit Quiz was a wonderful opportunity to meet teachers and students from different countries who share a passion for reading. Taking place in the literary city was a great privilege and the sightseeing opportunities have imbued us with the history, sights and sounds of Oxford. (From the South African Team:)
- I really liked meeting the people from all the other countries and walking round and enjoying the city with them. (Kate - Grove School South Africa)
- I couldn't believe how nice everyone was. We all got on almost instantly. When we met the Scottish, Irish and Welsh teams, we just started talking like we'd known each other for years. (From Jane - St Cuthbert's College Auckland New Zealand. )
- It was great meeting all of you and Ishika and I will treasure the memories you and your team gave to each and everyone of us in what has been the trip of a life time! Thank you so much for leaving no stones unturned to make this such a fantastic, enjoyable and memorable occasion. (From Pamita - Mother and accompanying adult from St Cuthbert's College, Auckland New Zealand:)
- The experience was wonderful for everyone. It was a fantastic day for reading, schools and international links. The team were thrilled with their win. What an achievement for their first year in school! It will raise the profile of reading within the school community, encourage a reading culture and let the kids know that it's just as cool to pick up a book as a video game and better because it can take you to more exciting places! We are all looking forward to the regional heats in November. (From Tanja Jennings - Librarian with the winners of the KLQ World Final Wellington College, Northern Ireland. )
- This is just another to join your stuffed email box this morning, expressing warmest congratulations for the triumphant success of yesterday. A most enjoyable event and extremely well organised. It achieved all its objectives. (From Michael Stark - Schools Directorate, DCSF)
- You have given those children such a wonderful experience which will last them a lifetime. (Jacqui Ibbotson, Oxford Inspires)
- What an adventure it must have been for them all. They'll never forget it. Well done again for carrying out such a brilliant project. (Sian Williams, Children's Bookshow)
- The students from Icknield Community College really enjoyed the afternoon and were delighted to have met some of their favourite authors. We are really interested in entering a team into the LIt Quiz for 2007/8, could you let me know what the process is. (From Penny Didcott - Librarian Icknield Community College )
- An Olympic games for readers (English teacher)
- It's like music: it's universal. Kids come together from all over the world and they've been reading the same books, a fantastic cross-cultural activity. (F. Gunn, teacher)
- I had a super day and really enjoyed meeting everyone and being part of such an exciting day. ( Rachael Wing, Author)
- What a tour de force! Congratulations and jubilations. You worked wonders. A wonderful time was had by all. (E. Sloan, Librarian)
- The World Final in Oxford gave reading a high profile (teacher)
- Really pleased to see, hear and enjoy. Thought you all did a brilliant job, so fantastic for raising the profile of books, reading and school libraries. Long may KLQ continue and grow! (Geoff Dubber, Vice Chair School Library Association)
- I write to thank and congratulate you for Monday which was a wonderful event. (Kim Pickin, The Story Museum)
- Congratulations on a really good event yesterday! Our students really enjoyed themselves. They loved the atmosphere and meeting real authors (Spectator).
