On April 14th, Mayrenik school championship was held in the Armavir region. Four communities, namely Getashen, Vanand, Bagaran, and Khushakert, participated in the competition.
On April 14th, the Mayrenik School Championship took place in the Armavir region, bringing together four communities for a day of friendly competition and learning. Students from Getashen, Vanand, Bagaran, and Khushakert gathered at Getashen Secondary School alongside school principals, Teacher-Leaders, and the Teach For Armenia team. The program featured a guided tour of the school followed by the educational Mayrenik game championship.
On August 10th, I was able to witness what Teach For Armenia has done for the students all over Armenia by visiting Shenavan Basic School in the mountains of Lori.
Competing Communities
Semi-Final Matches
Questions Per Field
Final Result
Mayrenik is far more than a board game. While students enjoy the thrill of competition, the game quietly builds strategic thinking and deepens their understanding of how government systems work. Its questions revolve around ministries and public policy, developing both subject knowledge and the soft skills that matter in today’s labor market.
When creating the game, we prioritized the educational component, and it was also important for us to help students develop strategic thinking and skills. This was crucial because academic education alone may not always suffice for success and the need to constantly adapt
At Getashen Secondary School, Teacher-Leaders and students welcomed the visiting delegations in the schoolyard. The tour began outdoors, where the school’s rich history and traditions were on full display. Students proudly showed visitors their apricot orchards and greenhouse before continuing inside, where guests discovered the unique culture and vibrant extracurricular life that defines Getashen. After the tour, Teach For Armenia’s Program Director and the school principal delivered opening remarks.
The Mayrenik school championship has several advantages, including the opportunity for communication between schools, students, and Teacher-Leaders. I would like to note that the competition was organized competently and interestingly, which is typical of all Teach For Armenia events
