Algonquin student achieves perfect score in prestigious math contest

Krishna Sridhar, a Grade 8 student at Algonquin Road Public School, achieved a rare perfect score in the prestigious Gauss International Mathematics Contest.

“Krishna is a very keen math student,” says Cathy Nursall, Principal of Algonquin Road Public School. “We are extremely proud of his achievement. It is a testament to his hard work and dedication.”

“I prepared for the Grade 8 Gauss Contest for half a year,” says Krishna Sridhar. “My hard work really paid off on the last five questions. They took a lot of problem-solving skills and out-of-the-box thinking.” He adds: “It was a fun and challenging experience.”

Rainbow District School Board Director of Education, Norm Blaseg, commended Krishna Sridhar for his outstanding success. “We congratulate Krishna for his diligence and dedication. What a wonderful way to end the school year!”

The Gauss International Mathematics Contest is an annual competition facilitated by the University of Waterloo.

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Media Contact:

Cathy Nursall, Principal, Algonquin Road Public School
Rainbow District School Board, 705.522.3171