TINIG SIPNAYAN Vol. III No. 3

 

EBSNHS Mathletes reap

8 laurels in 2^nd PNVMO

 

           Eduardo Barretto Sr. NHS mathletes harvested eight awards in the 2^nd Philippine National Vedic Math Olympiad (PNVMO) last August 14.

           MVMNC is a national competition that tests ability and speed in using Vedic mathematical techniques and their application in problem solving. There are four levels for the Olympiad: Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior. It is also the second stage in joining International Vedic Mathematics Olympiad (IVMO).

Miguel Angelo Alladel of grade 8- Rizal bagged silver medal for Junior Category. Alladel also won silver medal last 1^st Math-Inic Vedic Mathematics National Challenge last June. Two more mathletes from grade 7 won a bronze medal, they were Hannah Ces Merto and Kenneth John Zuniga under junior category also.

Another bronze medalist, won by Ronel Bautista under the intermediate category. Bautista won gold medal in the previous vedic competition and ranks 2^nd nationwide last June. Three mathletes won merit awards under intermediate category, they were John Henry Labog, Sean Rein Roxas and Allyssa Carla Cedeno.

Mr. Bryan Anthony O. Sario, the head trainer of the students also won a merit award under the open category. Open category is open to all ages and everyone can join in the said category.

The head coach of team EBSNHS was Mrs. Victorina D. Palanas, Head Teacher III of Mathematics department. And the grade level coaches were Ms. Joan D. Saavedra for grade 7, Mr. Nimrod D. Poblete for grade 8, Ms. Maribith D. Gersin for grade 9 and Mrs. Arleen B. Perez for grade 10.

“It is a great start for this school year in Math Department. Talagang mararamdaman mo yung kahandaan ng mga Math teachers sa tungkulin nilang maghatid ng quality education. I am praying and hoping na mas marami pa kaming competitions na masalihan at maipanalo even we are still facing the pandemic.”  Mrs. Palanas said during the interview.