Shiri Guru Nanak Khalsa Primary School made history by winning the Fiji Mathematics Competition (FMC) for Year Eight for the first time this year. The school’s team, comprising Danish Prasad, Aarav Chand, Taniska Lal, and Ishita Lata, successfully answered 20 questions in just 31 minutes during the competition held at the Latter-Day Saints Church in Tamavua, Suva, last Saturday.
Team leader and head girl Taniska expressed confidence in their abilities, noting that they were the champions of the Northern Zone competition. “We dedicated a maximum of four weeks to prepare with the help of our teachers, Kamlesh Karan and Ashweeni Dutt,” Lal explained. She further highlighted the significance of their achievement, sharing that 14 schools from across Fiji participated in the event.
The head teacher of the school, Rajesh Kumar, expressed gratitude towards the school manager, parents, teachers, and families for their collective efforts to fund the trip to Suva for the competition. Kumar remarked, “This is the first time Year Eight students have reached this level, and bringing home the top trophy is a significant honor.” He emphasized the importance of encouraging holistic development within the school, noting that achievements like this motivate other students to recognize their strengths and excel academically.