LAHORE: Pakistani students beat other participants from Malaysia, Oman, Philippines and Thailand in a brilliant show of talent and sporting prowess at the Beaconhouse International Student Convention 2018 (BISC 2018). The event was held at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman. The second and final day of BISC 2018, continued with the same passion and vigour that was exhibited when it began with the spirit of competitiveness and sportsmanship. Over 200 Beaconhouse students from five countries participated, giving their best in a host of activities and competitions from various spheres of learning, ranging from sports and athletics to science, technology, the visual and performing arts and filmmaking. Through these competitions, the convention encouraged the participants to develop their teamwork, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills. BISC 2018 provided Beaconhouse students the chance to be on the global stage to promote the noble cause of learning. Students from Pakistan gave a brilliant performance by cinching most of the competitions to come out on top over all. The 1st positions in BISC Biennale (art competition), BISC Exploratorium (science project competition), BISC Film Festival and BISCLICK (photography competition) went to Pakistan. Similarly, in the sports arena, Pakistani students secured first positions in Futsal for Boys, Futsal for Girls, Table Tennis, Basketball for Girls, Swimming for Girls and all athletics competitions barring Short Put. Beaconhouse Chairperson Nasreen Kasuri, the ambassadors from Malaysia and Pakistan, Oman government officials and other foreign dignitaries were present at the event. A special thank you was extended to the Ministry of Education, Sultanate of Oman for their support and endorsement in hosting the largest international student convention in Oman. The event was streamed live worldwide on beaconhouse.net/BISC so that those in their home countries could take part in the excitement and fun. The BISC 2018 finally drew to a close with a magnificent closing ceremony that was enjoyed by all present at the occasion. Published in Daily Times, February 22nd 2018.