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, which included Danish Prasad, Aarav Chand, Taniska Lal, and Ishita Lata, excelled by answering 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 their victory in the Year Eight segment at the Northern Zone competition. “We dedicated a maximum of four weeks to our preparation with the support of our teachers, Kamlesh Karan and Ashweeni Dutt,” Ms. Lal stated. She emphasized the significance of their achievement, especially as they competed against 14 schools from across Fiji.
School head teacher Rajesh Kumar expressed gratitude to the school manager, parents, and teachers for their collaborative efforts in raising funds, enabling the students to travel to Suva for the competition. “This is the first time Year Eight students have reached such a high level, and bringing home the top trophy is truly a blessing,” Mr. Kumar remarked. He also highlighted the school’s commitment to holistic development, stating that competitions like this inspire other students to discover their strengths and strive for excellence in their studies.