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Focusing on the joy of competing may just be the secret to overcoming the nerves of coveting our biggest achievements This was recently demonstrated by SSM’s Caleb Co, Audrey Keng, and Sophia Aw, who participated in the latest JISMO competition and earned some of the highest-ranking awards. In an online examination-styled competition with questions around the Mathematics and Science subjects, it is an inspiration to see how a love of learning, fun, and hard work can get anyone remarkable success, even in primaryschool!

DespitealwayshavinganinterestinMathematicsand Science, they did not go without practice. Their keen initiative in stretching their aptitudes was one of the many ingredients to success. The young students actively took their learning into their own hands, asking for advanced worksheets and concepts themselves. With little familiarity with the computer, they also reflected on how hard it was to memorise thekeyboardinpreparationforthecompetition

Alwayslovingtolearnmorewasakeydrivingforce in how and why they joined JISMO in the first place Though they believed some of the questions were challenging, navigating the learning curve of the competition was all part of an enlightening adventuredespiteitsonlinenature.

When asked about their motivations to participate in JISMO, their diverse yet equally excited responses were a testamenttohowmuchtheylove the subjects Caleb mentioned that he had been interested in these classes since kindergarten; Audrey said that the subjects made her happy; and Sophia was interested in Math because she andherfathercouldbondoverit Their enthusiasm shows just how simply learning new things will always be a fulfilling experience forone’scuriosity

Whilemanycombatthepressures of competing on a global stage, thetriosurprisinglydidnotfeel any. They understood that they were participating in a competition, but at the core of their priorities was enjoying themselves. “It’s good to even get one question correct!”, a quote from Caleb that may really resonatewithhowweworktoday.

At any age, with any piece of work, practice, hard work, and belief in your abilities to get even onequestioncorrectwillalways payoffintheend.