A gala awards ceremony for the winners of international and national Olympiads, scientific competitions, and creative contests, entitled "The Greatest Teachers of the World – the Greatest Teachers of the World," was held in Atyrau.

At the event, Serik Shapkenov, Akim of the Atyrau Region, presented state awards to teachers who have made significant contributions to the development of education, as well as letters of gratitude to the students.

According to the Decrees of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Order of "Kurmet" was awarded to Gaukhar Serikbayeva, a labor veteran from the Inder District, and Gulnara Toleugaliyeva, a mathematics teacher at Akkystau Secondary School.

Gaukhar Serikbayeva began her career in 1982 at Yesbol Secondary School, and since 2005, she has worked as a mathematics teacher at Koktem Secondary School. Gulnara Toleugaliyeva has worked in education for over 38 years. Her students have repeatedly won and placed in district and regional subject Olympiads, as well as scientific project competitions.

Saniya Kuanyshaliyeva, a mathematics teacher at B. Begaliyev Secondary School in the Kurmangazy District; Zibira Ordabayeva, a history teacher at K. Kaissenov School; Gulnara Sibagatova, a primary school teacher at M. Satybaldiyev School in the Zhylyoi District; and Svetlana Sultanova, a veteran of labor, were awarded the "Yeren Yenbegi Ushin" (For Outstanding Work) medal.

Saniya Kuanyshaliyeva began her teaching career in 1990 as a mathematics teacher at B. Begaliyev Secondary School in the Kurmangazy District. Zibira Ordabayeva has dedicated over 35 years to educating and nurturing the younger generation, imparting not only knowledge but also instilling in her students a work ethic, spiritual and moral values, and a passion for their work.

Gulnara Sibagatova is an educational researcher with 38 years of experience. Svetlana Sultanova began her career in 1981 as a kindergarten teacher in Atyrau. Over the years, she taught Kazakh language and literature, Russian language and literature in schools across the region, and held the positions of deputy principal, principal, and teacher at a specialized boarding school-lyceum. She is a teacher of the highest qualification category.

Congratulating the ceremony participants, the head of the region emphasized the special role of education in the country's development.

"Education is a solid foundation for the nation's future. And talented youth are the main driving force behind the country's development. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has repeatedly noted that an educated, proactive, and competitive generation is the foundation of Kazakhstan's bright future. Today, schoolchildren in the Atyrau region justify this trust with their success, bringing glory to the region and the country on the international stage. This year, construction began on the "Zhas Daryn" educational and training camp for gifted children, which can accommodate 200 students. It will welcome its first students next year. Here, students will not only be able to relax during the summer but also prepare for academic and creative competitions throughout the year. We are truly delighted by your confident steps toward the heights of science and knowledge. I wish your wildest dreams come true, and I am confident that in the future, you will make a significant contribution to the prosperity of our country," S. Shapkenov noted.

Currently, approximately 154,000 schoolchildren study in the Atyrau region. More than 5,000 of them actively participate in intellectual competitions. This year, 167 students won or placed in international and national academic competitions, as well as scientific project competitions. One of the winners was Abilmansur Kurmet, a student at the Bilim-Innovation Lyceum for Gifted Young People. He and his team won a gold medal in computer science at the Eurasian Olympiad.

"We prepared for the Olympiad for two months. Participants were from Oskemen and Kokshetau. We held daily online meetings lasting up to five hours, practicing tactics and solving complex problems. I had to write program code. This is one of the most challenging Olympiads; the problems are developed by specialists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology," A. Kurmet said.

Students in grades 7 and 8 also achieved excellent results, winning the Grand Prix in the team competition at the Republican Subject Olympiad, as well as four gold, eight silver, and five bronze medals. At the Olympiad for students in grades 9-11, students from the region won 10 gold, 9 silver, and 15 bronze medals.

The gala event concluded with a festive concert featuring talented students from the region. Popular performers Gassyr and Syrym Isabayev headlined the evening.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/1234736?lang=ru