Shiri Guru Nanak Khalsa Primary School has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Fiji Mathematics Competition (FMC) for Year Eight for the first time this year.
The school’s team, comprised of Danish Prasad, Aarav Chand, Taniska Lal, and Ishita Lata, excelled in the competition, answering 20 questions in just 31 minutes at the Latter-Day Saints Church in Tamavua, Suva, last Saturday.
Team leader and head girl, Taniska, expressed their confidence in winning, recalling their victory at the Northern Zone competition. “We prepared for about four weeks with help from our teachers, Kamlesh Karan and Ashweeni Dutt,” she stated.
With 14 schools from across Fiji taking part, Ms. Lal emphasized the importance of their win. “Being the overall winner is a significant accomplishment,” she noted.
School head teacher Rajesh Kumar acknowledged the collective effort of the school manager, parents, teachers, and the students’ families in raising funds for the trip to Suva.
“This is the first time Year Eight students have reached such a prominent level, and bringing the top trophy home is truly a blessing,” Mr. Kumar remarked. He also emphasized the school’s commitment to holistic development, stating that competitions like these motivate students to recognize their strengths and strive for excellence in their education.