Planet Georgetown 2008
Planet Georgetown was a two-week academic enrichment program targeting Qatari students, ages 9-13, from Independent Schools. An equal number of girls and boys from 10 independent schools were selected to participate in the summer camp from June 29th to July 10th, 2008. The program focused on four main themes – geography, writing, culture, and recreation.
In the first week, students learned about various countries around the world. After their week-long expedition around the globe, students spent the second week creating their own countries. Each group was responsible for developing their country's language, culture, trade, map, flag, and currency.
Ten independent schools participated in the program:
Al Israa Independent Primary School for Girls
Al Rafaa Independent Primary School for Girls
Moza bint Mohammed Elementary School for Girls
Shaqb Primary School for Girls
Khalifa Primary School for Girls
Jawaan bin Jassim Elementary School for Boys
Al Razi Independent Secondary School for Boys
Omar bin Khatib Primary Two for Boys
Muraikh Boys Primary
Al Duhail Model Primary School for Boys
In the first week, students learned about various countries around the world. After their week-long expedition around the globe, students spent the second week creating their own countries. Each group was responsible for developing their country's language, culture, trade, map, flag, and currency.
Ten independent schools participated in the program:
Al Israa Independent Primary School for Girls
Al Rafaa Independent Primary School for Girls
Moza bint Mohammed Elementary School for Girls
Shaqb Primary School for Girls
Khalifa Primary School for Girls
Jawaan bin Jassim Elementary School for Boys
Al Razi Independent Secondary School for Boys
Omar bin Khatib Primary Two for Boys
Muraikh Boys Primary
Al Duhail Model Primary School for Boys
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Upcoming SFS-Qatar Events
- Dec 1, 5:30pm: Faculty Film Series - Daughter of Keltoum
- Dec 6, 6pm-8pm: Monthly Dialogue: Kai-Henrik Barth
- Jan 11, 6pm-7:30pm: Monthly Dialogue: Robert Lieber
SFS-Qatar News
- Georgetown University in Qatar Offers Pre-College Series to Hoya Hopefuls
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar just concluded the Georgetown Pre-College Series (GPS) which gave prospective undergraduates a taste of college life and a unique opportunity to gain valuable information on the admissions process. (November 22, 2009) - Students Get Hands-On Lesson in Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution
On November 13 and 14, Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar) and Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (ISD) hosted a crisis simulation exercise for students at Education City. (November 22, 2009) - Student Gets Education at International Finance Conference
This October, Georgetown student Miodrag Stamboldziev (SFS ’11) was able to put his international relations education to use while attending the Annual Meeting of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Istanbul, Turkey. (November 08, 2009)
