A sugarcane farmer watched proudly as his son, Gurinder Singh Sandhu, scooped the Nukuloa Sanatan Dharm School’s 2017 dux award at the school yes­terday.

Gurjit Singh, of China Koti, Moto, Ba, said: “I have struggled to send him to school and witnessing him achieving greater heights like this is a proud moment for me as a fa­ther.

“I would also like to thank the Government for the free educa­tion scheme which has been a life saver for many parents like me.

“My son will be joining Xavier College from next year and I know he will make me proud dur­ing his high school journey as well.”

Chief Guest, Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, handed over the prize to Gurinder yesterday.

Gurinder hopes to pur­sue a career in medicine because no one in his family has gone into that profession yet.

“It has been my dream to become a doctor and help others. I will work hard in secondary school and achieve my goals,” he said.

Gurinder also came in first in Year 8 and was also awarded for the Leadership Award for being the headboy.

Edited by Ranoba Baoa

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