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RELEASED: 2016 National Grade Six Assessment Results
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NATIONAL GRADE SIX ASSESSMENT – 2016

TOP ONE PERCENT

POSITION NAME SCHOOL MARKS REGION

1 Anthony Ferreira Mae’s Under 12 568 G/town

1 Aryan Singh Dharmic Rama Krishna 568 G/town

3 SarenaRazak Graham’s Hall Primary 565 G/town

4 Chelsea Barnes Success Elementary 563 4

5 ArunSooknarine Dharmic Rama Krishna 562 G/town

6 HeliaAgard Success Elementary 561 4

7 Indie Rampersaud “ 560 4

7 Justin Seecharan “ 560 4

7 Jonathan Ganga Leonora Primary 560 3

7 DivyaNandalall Mae’s Under 12 560 G/town

7 Lemuel Assing New Guyana School 560 G/town

12 Saalih Rahim ISA Islamic 559 G/town

12 Muhammad Hassad Al Ghazali Islamic 559 G/town

12 AnnandiDiaram Valmiki Vidyalaya 559 4

15 Aletha Joseph Montrose Primary 558 4

15 Jordon Nelson New Guyana School 558 G/town

17 Anjali Maharaj Marian Academy 557 G/town

17 Rachael Ramlal “ 557 G/town

19 Rajin Lee “ 556 G/town

19 Riley Nurse Mae’s Under 12 556 G/town

19 Joel Singh Mae’s Under 12 556 G/town

19 Breanne Boucher Genesis Early Childhood 556 3

23 Luke Mangal Academy of Excellence 555 3

23 RyonSarjoo Swami Purnananda 555 4

23 Jenifer Chulai Strathspey Primary 555 4

23 Reuben Cush Kuru Kururu Primary 555 4

23 RoshniSamaroo Valmiki Vidyalaya 555 4

23 VinayaChatterdeo Mae’s Under 12 555 G/town

23 OmeshDyal Port Mourant 555 6

30 Jessica Monohar New Guyana School 554 G/town

30 Alexandria Forrester Winifer Gardens Primary 554 G/town

32 Zayden Ramotar Mae’s Under 12 553 G/town

32 Sasha Singh Westfield Prep 553 G/town

32 ZarifBaksh Valmiki Vidyalaya 553 4

32 Amelia Singh Success Elementary 553 4

32 Malachi Griffith “ 553 4

32 KarunaLall Academy of Excellence 553 3

32 Yovendra Singh Suddie Primary 553 2

39 Arvind Naraine Academy of Excellence 552 3

39 JavidNizamudin “ 552 3

39 Aditya Gobin Leonora Primary 552 3

39 Annalisa Charles “ 552 3

39 ReuelPrashad Success Elementary 552 4

39 ChateramPersaud “ 552 4

39 Zakariya Bacchus Peter’s Hall Primary 552 4

39 Angelica Dhoray Mae’s Under 12 552 G/town

39 Elizabeth Jardine “ 552 G/town

48 Rebekah Appanah New Guyana School 551 G/town

48 Kirsten Gomes “ 551 G/town

48 AfifahSattaur Al Ghazali Islamic 551 G/town

48 Nathania Mallay St Gabriel’s Primary 551 G/town

48 Reneka Stephenson North Georgetown Prim 551 G/town

48 ErenildaDeSouza Regma Primary 551 10

48 Kasandra Sukhram Montrose Primary 551 4

48 Justin Persaud Academy Of Excellence 551 3

56 Joshua Kaladeen Peter’s Hall Primary 550 4

56 ZaynabShaffie Success Elementary 550 4

56 Alec Lumelino “ 550 4

56 Faria Hafiz Rose Hall Primary 550 6

56 TsalayaCongreaves Josel Edu Inst 550 G/town

56 Saneeyah Khan ISA Islamic 550 G/town

56 Ashish Rajaram Mae’s Under 12 550 G/town

56 Alex Pires “ 550 G/town

64 AravTulsi “ 549 G/town

64 Hannah Farinha Marian Academy 549 G/town

64 Matthew McCall “ 549 G/town

64 Jochen Camacho Winfer Garden’s Pimary 549 G/town

64 Joanna Mohan Enmore Hope Primary 549 4

64 Faraz Yassin Academy of Excellence 549 3

64 LakeramPersaud Belle West Primary 549 3

64 NabeelBaksh Leonora Primary 549 3

72 Isabella Balli Academy of Excellence 548 3

72 ChandrapaulSukhu New Diamond/Grove Prim 548 4

72 AyushiNandalall Mae’s Under 12 548 G/town

72 Chelsea Persaud Dharmic Rama Krishna 548 G/town

72 Jaheim Joseph Royal Halls of Learning 548 10

77 Lisa Greene Concord Academy 547 G/town

77 Tabitha Darrell Green Acres Primary 547 G/town

77 Danielle Khan “ 547 G/town

77 Joshua Gulab Mae’s Under 12 547 G/town

77 KeshavDoodnauth “ 547 G/town

77 Raoul Nicholls New Guyana School 547 G/town

77 ZachariaUmrao Success Elementary 547 4

77 NatishaPersaud IPE Academy-Mon Repos 547 4

77 Akash Maniram Academy of Excellence 547 3

77 NatasciaSukhra Leonora Primary 547 3

77 Theresa Nascimento Greenwich Park Primary 547 3

88 Michelle Su Leonora Primary 546 3

88 YogitaSookra Queenstown Primary 546 2

88 Jonathan Raghobar Corriverton Primary 546 6

88 Monita White Marian Academy 546 G/town

88 Akiela David St Gabriel’s Primary 546 G/town

88 Kayla Tilbury Westfield Prep 546 G/town

94 Ricardo Narine Success Elementary 545 4

94 Melinda Jairam “ 545 4

94 Atiyya Harry Academy of Excellence 545 3

94 Muhammad Boodhoo Belle West Primary 545 3

98 Joshua Melville Parafait Harmony Primary 544 3

98 OtylenaPersaud Success Elementary 544 4

98 TieannaCroal Watooka Day Primary 544 10

101 Kristen Bowen St Gabriel’s Primary 543 G/town

101 Deborah Warner Success Elementary 543 4

101 Jonathan Arjune Covent Garden Primary 543 4

101 Rachel Benjamin Academy of Excellence 543 3

101 Kellianna McKay “ 543 3

106 VideshNarine “ 542 3

106 Amesha Singh “ 542 3

106 Krystol Watkins “ 542 3

106 Alieya Ali “ 542 3

106 Ameer Khan Metenmeerzorg Islamic 542 3

106 DevanjaliRamkellawan TaymouthMonar Primary 542 2

106 Aretha Fraser Success Elementary 542 4

106 Andrea Howard Westfield Prep 542 G/town

114 Rhea Baldeo Al Ghazali Islamic 541 G/town

114 Anish Sankar Mae’s Under 12 541 G/town

114 La Shae Patoir St Agnes Primary 541 G/town

114 Tyrell Davis Watooka Day Primary 541 10

114 Angelina Tahal All Saints Primary 541 6

114 Farad Alibaksh Skeldon Primary 541 6

114 Ashana King Winsor Forest Primary 541 3

121 Marissa Mal Providence Primary 540 4

121 Latannie Schultz St Therese Primary 540 6

121 Antwan Michael Watooka Day Primary 540 10

121 Ricardo Dabie Rama Krishna Primary 540 G/town

121 Crystal Hoyte Green Acres Primary 540 G/town

121 Najeebah Hussain ISA Islamic 540 G/town

127 Shenique Bourne Green Acres Primary 539 G/town

127 Tsayahpet Adams Westfield Prep 539 G/town

127 Mowally Jeyne Josel Edu Inst 539 G/town

127 Farisa Douglas New Guyana School 539 G/town

127 Liam Carpenter “ 539 G/town

127 Antone Herod Winfer Gardens Primary 539 G/town

127 Omari Smart Friendship Primary 539 4

127 Chaitram Achaibar Lusignan Primary 539 4

127 Alanis Bonar Success Elementary 539 4

127 Adesh Chattergoon “ 539 4

137 Faith Mahabub Chateau Margot Primary 538 4

137 Abigail McCollin Corneila Ida Primary 538 3

137 Haresh Ramdin Academy of Excellence 538 3

137 Saahirah Kasim Marian Academy 538 G/town

137 Houshadai Arjune Dharmic Rama Krishna 538 G/town

137 Richie Goring South Ruimveldt Primary 538 G/town

137 Amrita Ramsaroop Rama Krishna Primary 538 G/town

144 Danica Wilson Royal Halls of Learning 538 10

144 Tehani Henry Graham’s Hall Primary 537 G/town

144 Khaalid Khan ISA Islamic 537 G/town

144 Shania Azeez Green Acres Primary 537 G/town

144 Daniel King “ 537 G/town

144 ZendeLyken New Guyana School 537 G/town

144 Israel Desir Marian Academy 537 G/town

144 Bianca Lindo St Gabriel’s Primary 537 G/town

144 Destiny Payne St Margaret’s Primary 537 G/town

144 Emily Persaud Academy of Excellence 537 3

144 Mikayla Thomas Genesis Early Childhood 537 3

144 Milton Williams Kuru Kururu Primary 537 4

144 Matthew Balack Success Elementary 537 4

144 Jia Xin Liu “ 537 4

144 Vettorie Lathman Massiah Primary 537 6

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Former Member

Only 6 students from region 6 made the top 1%? That's strange.

7/6/161:27 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Berbicians have gotten LAZY, Even the Bigan at Black Bush on the short side.

7/6/161:32 PM

Former Member

Private schools dominate NGSA top spots

July 6, 2016 By Editor

…Roopnaraine disappointed with overall performance

After a long delay, the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results were finally revealed on Tuesday during a news conference where the top one per cent of performers were announced.
The results were read live by Chief Education Officer (CEO) Olato Sam at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD). The top position was shared by Anthony Ferreira of Mae’s Under 12 and Aryan Singh of Dharmic Rama Krishna with a score of 568 marks.
Third position was gained by Sarena Razak of Graham’s Hall Primary with 565 marks. Fourth position was gained by Chelsea Barnes of Success Elementary with 563 marks. Securing the fifth position was Arun Sooknarine of Dharmic Rama Krishna with 562 marks.
Helia Agrad of Success Elementary gained the sixth position with 561 marks. The seventh position was shared by five candidates: Indie Rampersaud of Success Elementary, Justin Seecharan of Success Elementary, Jonathan Ganga of Leonora Primary, Divya Nandalall of Mae’s Under 12 and Lemuel Assing of New Guyana School.
The NGSA, which was written on April 27 and 28 earlier this year, saw 14,386 candidates participating. Schools will officially release results today.
Subsequent to the release, Guyana Times caught up with the children within the top ten who expressed feelings of euphoria, having earned their spot in the country’s list of best performers.
When this publication visited the school of the two top performers, students, teachers and parents around the compound were in high spirits as they celebrated the victory.
Speaking with an excited Ferriera, he related that he had expected to be placed in the top ten for the country, but had not anticipated being the best overall performer.
“I’m overjoyed. I’m very happy that this happened. I knew that I would probably be in the top ten or top twenty but I didn’t know I would’ve gotten first.”
Although the preparation road was a rocky one, he explained that his family and teachers were always present to guide him with his studies.
He thanked his teachers, family and the Almighty for playing an integral role in his achievement.
Meanwhile, Singh was at a loss for words as he tried to grasp the reality that he had been placed as one of the best performers in Guyana.
“This was shocking at first, I didn’t believe it. I went to my aunty and she told me the Internet has it,” he relayed.
The aspiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Bank said that he had not attended any lessons like other students, but made it his mandate to put in a number of hours studying.
This did not come easy as he was forced to sacrifice many recreational activities so as to fulfil his dream of attending Queen’s College.
Singh related that his success during the NGSA was due to the assistance and encouragement of his family and teachers, who were all part of the long journey.
With three marks less than the top rankers was Razak from Graham’s Hall Primary. The visibly confident student highlighted that although she was expecting to be placed in the top ten, the actuality of her acquiring the title of the country’s third top performer was b eyond her imagination.
Reminiscing on her preparations leading up to the examination period, Razak said: “I didn’t take it too hard. It was just like a normal exam to me, but I had to put aside some cricket, swimming and some karate.”
Earning a position right below Razak was the elated Success Elementary student Chelsea Barnes.
According to the 11-year-old, the NGSA examination proved to be challenging since it called for her to sacrifice many of her hobbies, which included watching television and gaming.
“I’d like to thank God because if it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have done what I’ve done now. I’m really, really happy and filled with mixed emotions right now,” the child told this publication.
Barnes also thanked her parents for their encouragement.
Acquiring a second spot in the list of top ten best performers for the Dharmic Rama Krishna is Arun Sooknarine, who told this publication that he was relieved that the examination has concluded and results proved to be favourable for him.
“My heart just can’t stop beating all the time. I was just so excited, because I saw the smiles on their faces and I knew it was good news,” the country’s fifth top ranker said.
Another of the four children who copped a position in the top ten for Success Elementary school was Helia Agard, who credited her accomplishment to months of dedication and hard work.
Like the other students, she too had to sacrifice her recreational activities.
Rampersaud, Seecharan, Ganga, Nandalall and Assing – the five candidates who shared the seventh spot were elated to be in the top ten and shared that hard work and determination were their motto during the period leading up to the examination. They also took the opportunity to encourage the next batch of students to stay focused on their academics as it always pays off in the end.

Dissatisfaction
Meanwhile, Education Minister, Dr Rupert Roopnaraine, following the release of the results on Tuesday, expressed his dissatisfaction with the overall performance.
He said he was hoping that the recommendations of the education Commission of Inquiry (CoI) will put the sector back on its rightful path.
The overall subject analysis shows that the performance in English Language and Social Studies was consistent with previous years’. The performance in Mathematics and Science, however, this year, fell below that of previous years. The highest possible standardised scores obtainable were Mathematics –162, English – 138, Social Studies – 134 and Science – 149. The highest possible total obtainable was 583.
According to Dr Roopnaraine, an analysis is currently being conducted to ascertain the specific areas in which pupils experienced the greatest difficulty. He said that the Education Ministry has made concerted efforts to include items that would stimulate critical and higher level thinking. The analysis, he said, will have deep implications for the instructional approaches adopted by teachers going forward.
“The practices of drilling and teaching to the test that had been adopted over the years will do little to benefit pupils in this new dispensation. Work will be continued throughout the system to ensure that teachers focus on fully teaching the appropriate concepts and raise pupils’ competence levels rather than employing the antiquated traditional approaches,” he said
Notably, this is the first time in years that boys performed as well as the girls at the NGSA.
Meanwhile the cut-off point for the country’s top secondary schools are: Queen’s College at 541; the Bishops’ High School, 531; St Stanislaus College, 522; St Rose’s High, 516; St Joseph High, 508 and President’s College, 493.

7/6/161:52 PM

Former Member

The highest possible standardised scores obtainable were Mathematics –162, English – 138, Social Studies – 134 and Science – 149. The highest possible total obtainable was 583.

1 Anthony Ferreira Mae’s Under 12 568 G/town

1 Aryan Singh Dharmic Rama Krishna 568 G/town

Two top students destined for Queens.

7/6/161:57 PM

Bibi HaniffaGNI Queen

Congrats to the top scorers, but alarming that most of them went to private schools.

7/6/162:03 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Bibi Haniffa posted:
Congrats to the top scorers, but alarming that most of them went to private schools.

Guyana is now an Elitist Country. Look at Uncle Tom, 200 Million on House repait, a FLEET of Vehicles worth hundreds of millions, scavenging off Taxpayers traveling the world aimlessly, voiceless, clueless and obedient to his Masters!!!!!!!!!!

7/6/162:10 PM

Former Member

Parents still feels that when the PNC/AFC decided to affix a name instead of numbers to the examination candidates, that made parents become suspicious that is, a marker/s of the papers can easily tell the name of a candidate and know whether if he/she is Indian and or other denomination, also it opens the playing field to crookedness, since local examiners are marking the papers.

7/6/162:14 PM

Former Member

A studying technique

July 6, 2016 By Editor

The results for the National Grade Six Assessment examinations (NGSA), commonly referred to as Common Entrance, will be making its rounds via the different media outlets and entities starting from today. While we are expecting a list and consequent follow-up stories on the names of the top achievers, we know definitively that the little ones who have been successful in their endeavours will be attributing that success to their parents, their teachers and more importantly, the focus that they exerted in applying themselves towards their studies.
There is no short cut or easy way around it, for there to be success in any field of study, one has to develop their mental faculty to the point where assimilating information, compartmentalising it and subsequently disseminating it becomes second nature. This is relatively easy for some persons to do, while for others it is more complex. Regardless of the individual variances, one of the best know ways for anybody to improve their mental faculty is by extending their ability to concentrate.
Research has shown that one, if not the best, method to use for the improvement of a person’s concentration, whether that person is a child, teenager or adult, is the use of meditation, otherwise known in the western culture as “mindfulness practice”.
Simply put, it is an exercise where a person engages in resting the mind and attaining a state of awareness that is different from the normal waking state. This is achieved by stilling the mind and focusing one-pointedly on a desired object until the mind becomes silent. When the mind is silent and no longer distracted, meditation develops.
Meditation which is grounded in Hinduism and known more as a spiritual exercise has over the years caught the attention of the Western scientific community, which has been able to quantify the benefits of this “mindfulness practice” by scanning the brains of persons who meditate against those who don’t, with devices such Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), to determine the differences in their brain density and grey matter of the areas associated with memory retention, happiness, among others.
What those studies have found is that meditation, in addition to improving the alertness and concentration of individuals, also preserves the aging of the brain as persons become older, helps with wandering of the mind by decreasing the activity on the Default Mode Network (DMN) of the brain as well as relieving persons of their anxiety and stress levels among many other listed benefits.
As it pertains to concentration, a Harvard study headed by Sara Lazar on “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction” (MBSR) outlined that meditation actually changed the structure of the brain, by increasing the “cortical thickness in the hippocampus, which governs learning and memory, and in certain areas of the brain that play roles in emotion regulation and self-referential processing. There were also decreases in brain cell volume in the amygdala, which is responsible for fear, anxiety, and stress – and these changes matched the participants’ self-reports of their stress levels, indicating that meditation not only changes the brain, but it changes our subjective perception and feelings as well.”
Another study found that meditation might have more promise for children than adults as it pertains to memory retention and concentration. According to an article on Forbes, Healthcare, on meditation “Some schools have started implementing meditation into their daily schedules, and with good effect: One district in San Francisco started a twice daily meditation programme in some of its high-risk schools – and saw suspensions decrease, and Grade Point Averages (GPAs) and attendance increase. Studies have confirmed the cognitive and emotional benefits of meditation for schoolchildren.”
So for those children who have given their best in the NGSA, but they didn’t see the results of all the effort that they put in, they shouldn’t lose hope now. The important thing is that beyond this point is secondary education, the end result of which will define what jobs the children could get and the level of tertiary education they could further.
It is therefore worthy for parents to examine the above mentioned studying technique and possibly incorporate in their schedule as well as their children, so that going further they could be better equipped and focused in their studies and life in general.

7/6/162:36 PM

antabantawild wild wicked and wild

The fourth #7 and third #72 are twin sisters.

7/6/163:13 PM

Former Member

Private school pupils lead 2016 NGSA performers

Jul 06, 2016 News 0 Comments

The results of the 2016 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) were unveiled yesterday and topping the list were pupils of two privately-operated schools – Anthony Ferreira of Mae’s Under 12 and Aryan Singh of Dharmic Rama Krishna. Both pupils secured 568 marks.
Announcing the names of the top performers yesterday, during a live broadcast, was Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam, effectively relieving the curiosity of many nationwide.

ANTHONY FERREIRA (568 marks)
“I was overjoyed; I was really happy when I heard that I topped the country,” remarked the elated 11-year-old yesterday during an interview with this publication. He was, however, surprised when a reporter attached to this publication told him that he shared the top performing spot with another candidate.
“I didn’t know that; you’re serious?” questioned Ferreira who appeared a bit disappointed.
He, however, admitted that his performance is far better than he had anticipated.
“I knew I would have been in the top 20 or top 10, but not exactly in first place. He credited his parents, teachers and God with his success.
“I prayed every night, I prayed before every test,” said Ferreira as he reflected on how tough Mathematics Paper Two was in particular.
According to the young man, who is excited to head to Queen’s College – since he is the first in his family to do so – he hopes to embrace a study path that will equip him with the skills to become a technological engineer. After all, he has a keen passion for video games.

ARYAN SINGH (568 marks)
Dharmic Rama Krishna Primary School top performer, Aryan Singh, who also claimed 568 marks at the 2016 NGSA, told Kaieteur News during an interview that his success is really the product of all the teachers who taught him from nursery right up to Grade Six. He thanked his mother and God, too, for being there to nurture and look over him.
The lad stated that he did not attend any extra lessons but would do his homework and revise on a daily basis. He related that his life was like that of any normal child, as he would watch television and play, but was able to balance fun time with his studies.
He also spoke of having an avid interest in finance, and would therefore like to become the President of the World Bank some day. In a message to the students that placed in the top bracket of the NGSA, young Aryan sent out congratulations and noted that they too did excellently.

SARENA RAZAK (565 marks)
Sarena Razak of Graham’s Hall Primary School secured the third place position at NGSA this year with a total of 565 marks. Speaking with Kaieteur News, the brilliant 11-year-old expressed that she felt really great about her exceptional performance. According to the top performer, she always knew that she would have done well.
She stated that there were no special preparations done for the two-day examination. It appears that it was just a normal day at school for Sarena. She noted that her parents and relatives were very supportive of her. Additionally, she credits her success to the teachers at Graham’s Hall, particularly Ms. Holder.
Regarding any possible career interests, Sarena admitted that at the moment, she does not have a specific profession in mind.

CHELSEA BARNES (563 marks)
Chelsea Barnes of Grove East Bank Demerara credited her success to hard work, her parents and teachers. The 11-year-old has been attending Success Elementary from Grade Two.
“I am happy to have a place at Queen’s College, but I must admit that I will miss my school and teachers.”
Barnes said that she studied for hours at a time and sacrificed leisure time.
“I love to read so I had to sacrifice reading and TV to study,” she said. Barnes dreams of becoming a General Surgeon when she is older.

ARUN SOOKNARINE (562 marks)
A playful Arun Sooknarine said that his thanks are directed to God foremost, his parents and teachers. Fifth in the country at the NGSA examinations, the Dharmic Rama Krishna Primary School pupil said that he did not look at television since starting Grade Six and attended extra lessons.
He expressed joy at being a top performer and getting the school that he had long desired. He disclosed that he wanted to be awarded a place at “Guyana’s top secondary school – Queen’s College” – and as a result worked towards getting the required marks to gain entry at the school. He hopes to be an aeronautical engineer when he grows up.

HELIA AGARD (561 marks)
Eleven-year-old Helia Agard of Diamond East Bank Demerara, a student of Success Elementary, expressed gratitude to her parents and teachers for the success she has attained. She noted that it was because of the combined support she got, coupled with her determination that catapulted her to success.
The pupil noted that her work regimen consisted of early morning drills held at school. There were no extra lessons but only the 6:30 and 7:00 am classes which was useful in helping her and other pupils retain their schoolwork.
Agard noted that her teachers also gave her useful tips for retaining her studies. “I‘d like to thank my teachers, especially Sir Success and Miss Africo for helping us stick through the early morning classes leading up to the exams. I am just really thankful…” she added.

JUSTIN SEECHARAN (560 marks)
Justin Seecharan, whose leisure included playing computer games, cricket and reading, thanked his parents and teachers for their support. He scored 560 marks along with five others to claim seventh place. He attributed his success to his faith in Jesus Christ, his parents and teachers. Seecharan hopes to one day become a physicist.

INDIE RAMPERSAUD (560 marks)
Much like her colleagues, Indie Rampersaud also thanked her parents and teachers for their support and guidance through the exam periods. The 11-year -old pupil from West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was elated to have achieved her feat. She dreams of pursuing studies as an attorney-at-law after completing secondary school

JONATHAN GANGA (560 marks)
Eleven-year-old Jonathan Ganga from Leonora Primary School said that he was happy and excited about his achievement.
The confident lad stated that he was certain that he would have performed well at the examinations. However, he noted that Mathematics proved to be a bit of a challenge.
He expressed gratitude to the teachers of his school and his parents. Jonathan’s study schedule usually entailed him doing work between 16:00 hours to 22:00 hours. According to his mother, Joylin Ganga, Jonathan was not pressured in anyway.
She said that her son usually relaxed on weekends, but did light work during the day. Speaking with elation, the lad’s mother stated that she too is extremely happy with the young boy’s performance.

DIVYA NANDALALL (560 marks)
She had no loss for words to express how she felt about her performance. Divya, a pupil of Mae’s Under 12 said “I am very excited, I am happy, I am overjoyed, I am so glad and relieved that I did well.”
The pupil smiled continuously as she expressed appreciation for the support she gained from her family members and teachers many of whom gave her advice that she found very useful. The 11-year-old made it clear that she prayed a lot and divulged “I expected to do very well; I expected to go to Queen’s College.”
She doesn’t expect to be lonely at her new school since her twin sister will also be attending the same institution.
Divya has a passion for Science and has embraced thoughts of becoming a medical doctor some day.

LEMUEL ASSING (560 marks)
Lemuel Assing of the New Guyana School also scored 560 marks at the 2016 NGSA too.
“I feel great! It had to be done; everyone was expecting me to do well.”
The 11-year-old thanked the Lord for his being here. He disclosed that the preparation for the exams was a lot of hard work and that he was given a study guide by his teacher. He continued that he focused on following the guide to the best of his ability and would normally study various subjects on designated week days.
The lad who hails from Parfait Harmonie on the West Bank Demerara doesn’t have a profession in mind as yet, but didn’t forget to thank his parents and teachers for supporting him throughout the course of the examinations.

MUHAMMAD HASSAD (559 marks)
Although he was confident that he did well, 12-year-old Muhammad Hassad said that he had some doubt that he got some things wrong at the assessment. He is satisfied with his performance which has placed him 12th in the top one per cent performers at the 2016 NGSA. He shares that position with two others.
Happy with his performance, Hassad, who resided overseas before attending the Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, Al Ghazali Islamic, recalled that he had to work really hard. He enrolled at the school at the Grade Five level.
“I came to Guyana for the first time then and I worked with all my teachers, and my parents helped so much…everyone tried with me. An important lesson I learnt is to learn from your mistake” said Hassad who hopes to eventually become a doctor because of his love for Science and Mathematics.
He is appreciative to his Creator, who he noted, also helped him every day.

SAALIH RAHIM (559 marks)
Saalih Rahim of the East Street, Georgetown, ISA Islamic School, did not waste any time to thank his Creator as well as his parents and teachers for helping him to perform well at the 2016 NGSA. He related that while he likes to play cricket and tennis he had to focus more on his studies during examination time.
While he has secured a score that entitles him to attend Queen’s College, Rahim said that this is a matter for him to discuss further with his parents. He believes that he would like to further his studies at the Islamic school and divulged that “I would like to pursue Islamic studies and become an Islamic scholar.”
Also securing a score of 559 was Annandi Diaram of the Valmiki Vidyalaya school of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara.

JORDON NELSON (558 marks)
The second pupil of the New Guyana School to place in the top 15 of the 2016 NGSA is Jordon Nelson. Nelson said that he expected to do well but not that well. The beaming 12-year-old thanked the “Lord Jesus”, his parents and teachers, especially Ms. Greene.
Nelson, who scored 558 marks to be 15th, said that his only challenge was grammar as he was a bit weak in that area. He shares the 15th place with Aletha Joseph.
According to Nelson, he has two professions in mind that he would have to choose from when he grows up. Since he is inclined to Science, the lad is aiming to either be a theoretical physicist or a doctor.

Congrats to all the students who did remarkably well in this stepping stone exam, all the best for the future.
To those who did not do so well, please do not give up, continue with your studies and do remember that education is the key that opens any door.

7/6/163:26 PM

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