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Primary Schools Quiz – 2017
Guidance for Schools
A Competition for Primary 7 Pupils
The District Final will be held on
Saturday, 10 June 2017 at
The Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen
August 2016 edition
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Introduction
District 1010 has, for a number of years, run a PSQ for Primary 7 pupils,
which starts with local heats and culminates in a district final. These events
give great enjoyment to pupils, parents, teachers and Rotarians. The
competition aims to offer senior primary pupils an experience of competing as
part of a team along with the opportunity to meet pupils from other schools in
a safe, friendly atmosphere.
This document provides information for schools.
Competitors
The PSQ is open to pupils in Primary 7. However, depending on the size of a
school some may need to form teams from years earlier than Primary 7. Small
schools may enter joint teams from more than one school.
Teams are formed of four participants and one reserve. The reserve is used
solely in the case of illness or other unavailability of a team member
either before or during the club heat, area or district final. The reserve
cannot substitute for a member of the team for any other reason.
Reserves may not deputise for parts of the quiz on the basis that they
have greater knowledge of a particular subject. It is not a requirement to
send five pupils to a heat, area or district final and schools may enter four
participants only.
Teams may wish to wear some kind of uniform and are encouraged to bring
mascots.
Stages in the Competition
There are three stages in the District 1010 Competition. These are:
 Club Heats
 Area Finals
 District Final.
Format
Each stage of the quiz consists of 10 rounds of six questions.
Suggested topics are as follows:
Geography
Literature
Music
Spelling/Grammar
General Science
The Environment
Famous People
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The Human body
Media
Art
Sport
Maths
History
Pictures
This is a general knowledge quiz aimed at senior primary school pupils and all
teams should be able to answer most of the questions, with a few more
exacting questions to test and identify the winners.
Club Heats
Club heats will usually take the following format.
The Question Master will begin the event by explaining the format and
reminding supporters not to call out the answers. Each team should be seated
at individual tables set up for four with adequate space between teams to
prevent eavesdropping. Team names for each school will be clearly visible on
the table.
The pupils work as a team and usually one team member will write the
answers on behalf of the team. An answer pad will be prepared for each
team, either already named for each school or left for the team to do so.
Pencils/pens will also be made available. An example of an answer sheet is
at Appendix 1. The Question Master will reinforce, during the quiz, the
importance of fairness and not calling out the answers.
PowerPoint or oral presentation may be used. Normally, the Question Master
to ask the first two rounds of questions, and then give the answers to round 1
plus the scores for the first placed three or four teams. Then round 3; give the
answers to round 2 and so on for the remainder of the quiz. This allows time
for marking to be done before announcement of results. Two points are given
for a correct answer and one for a partially correct answer at the discretion of
the Head Marker.
In the event of a tie a further six questions (prepared previously) will be asked
and should there still be a tie, then a “sudden death” play off will be held. The
Question Master will make it clear whether the contestants need to shout out
the answer or put up their hands.
Club Heats are usually held in February/March but may be held at the
discretion of the Club. They should be completed by end of March. The
winning team from each Club Heat goes forward to the Area Final. However,
where a single club has 13 or more schools entered in the Club Heat the
two school teams with the highest scores will qualify for the Area Final.
It is normal for all participants (including reserves) to be presented with a
certificate and for the winning team to receive some type of award such as a
trophy or medal.
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Area Finals
Area finals will be held in April / May with the winning school teams given
sufficient notice to organise attendance at the District Final if successful. The
Area Final follows the format of the Club Heat.
The top two teams from the Area Final will go forward to the District
Final.
District Final
The District Final will be held on Saturday, 10 June 2017 at The Beach
Ballroom Aberdeen. Those teams taking part will be given further information
prior to the event.
The winning team in the District Final will receive a prize of £500 to purchase
equipment for their school and hold the 1010 District Primary Schools Quiz
Shield for a year. Prizes will be awarded to second and third teams of £300
and £200 respectively. All participants at the final will receive a certificate.
Adjudication
During all parts of the quiz the Head Marker’s decision will be final.
Photography
Whilst children enjoy having their photograph taken the Rotary Protection
policy is clear that parental authority must be sought. Schools will be asked to
confirm that this is the case.
Communication
If you have any questions about the PSQ please contact your local Rotary
Club.
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Appendix 1
Answer Sheet
Round Number________
Name of School_______________________________________
Question Answer
Points
(For
marker’s
use only)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Points
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