The competition officially began this day, which was full of emotions and focus. Volunteer students picked up their mates in front of Tudor Vianu High School and led them to the exam rooms. Throughout the three-hour first test, pupils strived to achieve the highest scores.
The first test, the theoretical one, assessed the students’ knowledge, scientific originality, and reasoning. The rooms were silent, with each student engaged in their own thoughts. At the end of the day, smiles and talks about the topics reappeared, indicating that the test was more than just a competition – it was an intellectual challenge that provided satisfaction and confidence.
When they were given a small bag of candy as they left the exam, the pupils were pleasantly surprised. The voices of students discussing the assigned themes filled the high school hallway. The conversation continued over lunch when they got back to the hotel. A little while later, some student groups were taken to see Parliament Square. Naturally, in keeping with the St. Nicholas tradition, the well-behaved pupils and diligent teachers received presents in their boots as nighttime approached.
