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.
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
After the welcoming speeches, the first round began. School teams were composed of students from different age groups, all united by their interest in Mayrenik. The semi-finals paired Getashen against Khushakert and Vanand against Bagaran. When the dust settled, Getashen and Vanand earned their places in the grand final.
At first, when we learned about the game, it seemed simple and easy, but when we heard about the championship, we played more frequently and studied it more deeply. We realized that it has many hidden and interesting strategies. Every time we play Mayrenik, we learn new things and discover something new
The final between the two winning schools was fiercely contested. Both teams came prepared with carefully crafted strategies. After an intense battle, the match ended in a draw. Teacher-Leaders then moderated a rapid-fire question round to break the tie — but it, too, ended with equal scores. In the end, friendship and knowledge triumphed over rivalry.
Mayrenik is an essential game that teaches children how to develop each branch of the state. Children learn a lot while playing because the game has 100 questions, with 100 new pieces of information for each field. Apart from school knowledge, children gain new information through the game that will accompany them throughout their lives. This game helps to diversify children
Teach For Armenia presented diplomas and gifts to all participants at the closing ceremony. Although the students felt a bittersweet tinge — the game had become a cherished part of their daily routine — the day left everyone feeling inspired, motivated, and deeply connected. The draw was perhaps the most fitting outcome: Mayrenik’s true purpose is not to crown a single winner, but to educate the next generation of leaders and achievers.
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.
