NGSA 2025: Region Six top performers overjoyed with results

A standout student from Skeldon Primary School has achieved remarkable success by topping Region Six in this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).

Eleven-year-old Adore Barnwell scored an impressive 486.06 marks and has earned a place at Queen’s College.

“I feel excited and ecstatic,” Adore shared with News Room, adding that she was prepared for the assessment.

Adore diligently practised past exam papers and distilled her studies into concise notes, facing no difficulties in the examinations. She expressed heartfelt gratitude toward her parents, teachers, and everyone who contributed to her success.

Rosele Moore, Adore’s mother, expressed immense pride in her daughter’s achievements.

“I am overwhelmed. I knew that my daughter would have excelled but I never thought that it would have gone to this extent. To be in the top 1%, it was so overwhelming for me. I am so proud of my daughter, she did it,” Rosele declared.

Other top performers from Region Six also shared their achievements.

David Hariprashad, an 11-year-old student from Cropper Primary School, scored 485.18 marks, securing second place in the region.

David said he felt proud of himself when he learned about his achievement. He said his performance is not surprising since he was expecting to perform well.

“I had to make necessary sacrifices, stayed up late studying, and watched NGSA booster videos,” he disclosed.

He noted the sacrifices he made, including staying up late to study and watching NGSA booster videos. He found the exams manageable and will be attending Berbice High School instead of Queen’s College.

“I want to thank my parents, teachers, and God for their support,” he expressed.

Vivek Winjajellum, a student from Cumberland Primary, achieved an impressive score of 485.09 marks, earning his place at Queens College. He confidently stated that he is satisfied with his performance, noting that the results are exactly what he expected.

Prudence Bhikhai, from St. Therese’s Primary, achieved 484.21 marks, earning a spot at Queen’s College.

“When I got the results, I was elated and thankful because I know how much work I put in,” she asserted.

Although she didn’t have to sacrifice much, she acknowledged the challenges in her preparations and worked extensively with past exam papers and attended supplementary lessons.

“The exams were very easy, and I felt they were a mix of the mock exam,” she noted.

Prudence aspires to follow in her parents’ footsteps and become a manager.

Joel Mannu from Cumberland Primary achieved 484.17 marks and is set to attend Queen’s College. The 11-year-old revealed that both he and his parents were excited upon learning of his results.

Despite finding the exams straightforward, Joel acknowledged he may have made some mistakes.

“I put my mind to the exams because I heard about the School [Queens College] and I really want to pass to go to it so I studied hard,” he revealed.

Julian Mohabir, a student at St. Aloysius Primary, also obtained 484.17 marks, earning a place at Queen’s College.

Aspiring to become the President of Guyana, he expressed excitement about his performance but felt disappointed not to make the national top 10.

“I had to study late at night, having to do Zoom classes on weekends. I had to miss some family events and playing games with friends,” he revealed.

Annya Ramsook, hailing from Rose Hall Estate Primary, scored 484.12 marks and has secured a spot at Queen’s College.

“When I heard I got into Queen’s College, I felt a rush of joy. I was out of my seat running around, and tears of happiness streamed down my face. Everyone rushed to hug me and congratulated me. I worked really hard for this since Grade 4,” she revealed.

Although she had always aimed for Queen’s College, she will be attending Berbice High School.

Nuvita Lackraj, a student at New Market Primary, earned 483.39 marks and will also attend Queen’s College.

“I was shocked when I learned my results,” she stated succinctly.

11-year-old Jasmin Persaud from Skeldon Primary expressed her satisfaction and surprise with her performance.

“All the subjects were okay, no difficulties,” Jasmin said.

She added,” I prepared for my exams by studying very hard; studying textbooks, working past papers.”

Jasmin achieved 482.37 marks and will attend Bishops’ High School, although she will be at Skeldon Line Path Secondary.

Luan Medford from Port Mourant Primary secured a spot at Bishops’ High with 482.33 marks. Grateful for her performance, Luan was present when the NGSA results were announced.

While she found the exams somewhat challenging, she dedicated time to extensive reading and sacrificed some leisure activities.

Luan said, “I read plenty of books, I had to skip a little free time. I had a little issue with Mathematics.”

Luan has plans to enter the medical field in the future.