Shiri Guru Nanak Khalsa Primary School has made history 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, successfully answered 20 questions in just 31 minutes during the event held at the Latter-Day Saints Church in Tamavua, Suva, last Saturday.
Team leader and head girl Taniska expressed their confidence in winning, citing their previous success in the Northern Zone competition. “We spent a maximum of four weeks preparing with the guidance of our teachers, Kamlesh Karan and Ashweeni Dutt,” she noted.
The competition featured 14 schools from across Fiji, and the team’s overall victory is regarded as a significant achievement. School head teacher Rajesh Kumar extended his gratitude to the school manager, parents, teachers, and the families of the students for their collective efforts in raising funds, which allowed the students to travel to Suva for the competition.
“It is the first time Year Eight students have reached this level, and bringing home the top trophy is a blessing itself,” Mr. Kumar said. He also emphasized the school’s commitment to encouraging holistic development, stating that this kind of competition inspires other students to recognize their strengths and perform their best academically.