Shiri Guru Nanak Khalsa Primary School made history by claiming the top spot in the Fiji Mathematics Competition (FMC) for Year Eight this year.
The team, comprising Danish Prasad, Aarav Chand, Taniska Lal, and Ishita Lata, tackled 20 questions in just 31 minutes during the event held at the Latter-Day Saints Church in Tamavua, Suva, last Saturday.
Team leader Taniska Lal expressed their confidence in winning the competition, attributing their success to their previous victory at the Northern Zone competition. “We dedicated up to four weeks in preparing for this competition with the guidance of our teachers, Kamlesh Karan and Ashweeni Dutt,” she shared.
With 14 schools participating from all across Fiji, the achievement of being crowned overall winner is seen as significant by the team.
Rajesh Kumar, the school’s head teacher, extended his gratitude to the school manager, parents, teachers, and families for their collective efforts in raising funds to facilitate the students’ travel to Suva for the competition.
“It is the first time Year Eight students have reached this pinnacle, and bringing the top trophy home is a tremendous blessing,” Mr. Kumar remarked. He emphasized the school’s commitment to holistic development and how such competitions inspire other students to discover their strengths and excel academically.