Shiri Guru Nanak Khalsa Primary School achieved a significant milestone by winning the Fiji Mathematics Competition (FMC) for Year Eight for the first time this year. The team, made up of Danish Prasad, Aarav Chand, Taniska Lal, and Ishita Lata, completed 20 math questions in just 31 minutes at the Latter-Day Saints Church in Tamavua, Suva, last Saturday.
Team leader Taniska Lal expressed their confidence in winning, having previously secured the title at the Northern Zone competition. She noted that they prepared intensely for four weeks with the support of their teachers, Kamlesh Karan and Ashweeni Dutt.
The competition featured 14 schools from across Fiji, making their victory a notable accomplishment. School head teacher Rajesh Kumar expressed gratitude to the school manager, parents, and teachers for their collaborative efforts in fundraising to allow the students to travel to Suva for the event.
Mr. Kumar remarked on the achievement, stating, “It is the first time Year Eight students reached the highest level and to bring the top trophy home is a blessing in itself.” He also emphasized the school’s commitment to holistic development and how such competitions inspire other students to recognize their strengths and strive for excellence in their studies.