Top hurdle: State title-winner from Albertus-Magnus High School
In a remarkable achievement, Hanna Z. from class 7d of Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium has won the state championship in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) for the English competition "The Big Challenge."
"The Big Challenge" is an annual English competition designed for students across various age groups, testing their vocabulary, grammar, and cultural knowledge. This year, students from classes 5 to 7 of Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium participated in the competition, which took place in April for the 26th time.
Hanna Z. emerged victorious among over 1,600 competitors, demonstrating her exceptional English skills and understanding of the competition's subject matter. The award ceremony for the competition took place in the school's auditorium, where top performers from each grade were honoured.
In addition to the state championship trophy, Hanna Z. also received attractive special prizes for her achievement. All participants received pencils, posters, audiobooks, and other individually selectable prizes as well.
The school congratulated all participants on their excellent performances and looks forward to The Big Challenge 2026. A statement from Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium was published, expressing pride in Hanna Z.'s accomplishment and acknowledging the hard work and dedication of all students who participated.
Over 82% of participants from classes 5 and 6 of Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium achieved better results than the state average in NRW, indicating a strong performance by the school as a whole. Furthermore, over 73% of participants from class 7 achieved better results than the state average, highlighting the school's continued success in English education.
Other participants from Bensberg Gymnasium also achieved above-average results in the same competition, demonstrating a high level of English proficiency among students in the region.
While specific details about this year's awards for Hanna Z. have not been outlined in the provided data, typically the state champion is recognized officially and awarded accordingly by the competition organizers and/or regional educational authorities. For more precise information about the competition format, scoring, or awards, additional official sources or the competition’s website could be consulted.
The victory of Hanna Z. in the state championship is a testament to the hard work and dedication of students and teachers at Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium, and a shining example of the school's commitment to fostering academic excellence and promoting English language skills among its students.
Education and self-development were evident in Hanna Z.'s participation and subsequent victory in the English competition "The Big Challenge," as her hard work and dedication led to a strong performance, both individually and for Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium, demonstrating the school's commitment to fostering academic excellence and promoting English language skills among its students.
