Ten year-old Tianna Corrie, a Std Four pupil of St Brigid’s RC has added to her school’s list of achievements.

In the recently concluded National Mental Mathematics Marathon, hosted by the Curriculum Development Division of the Ministry of Education, Tianna placed third. More than 700 students throughout Trinidad and Tobago competed in the preliminary round of the competition.

Tianna Corrie poses with her prizes

Tianna attended the prize giving ceremony on Wednesday, November 21 at the Rudranath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre in Couva.

Accompanying her were her teacher, Sharon Worrell, and her parents.

Tianna was awarded several prizes, among them three trophies for placing among the top ten students, for topping the educational district of St Patrick and for placing third in the competition.

She was narrowly beaten by Matthew Allahar of Chaguanas Government who placed second and Brandon Balsingh of San Fernando TML who placed first. Tianna, was, however the top female competitor.

Success is the result of hard work and practice and Tianna’s experience was no exception. Although she was prepared during her normal class hours, Tianna often had to give up much of her lunch time to prepare for the examinations. She did so without complaint.

Tianna’s parents, Darryl and Veron Corrie are very proud of her. They have been very supportive of her, and her siblings and other relatives have encouraged her to do her best. Tianna’s faith in God has also played a major role in her success.

What is Tianna’s favourite subject? Mathematics, of course! Let’s hope Tianna’s achievement will spur on all students to work hard in order to achieve success in any field of endeavour. Congratulations Tianna!