Making the necessary sacrifices by persevering through late night studies has paid off for two primary school students.

These were the words of the two jubilant mothers about their daughters, Aliza Shabnam, dux of Nadi Muslim Primary, and Farhanna Kutty, the Student of the Year.

Aliza, 13, was an overjoyed student after she was named dux of the school yesterday.

She said: “I am proud to receive my dux award today. This is one of my goals this year to be the dux of the school and I have worked hard for this.

“It’s not always easy to achieve such award because there are many challenges.

“I had to compete with other bright students in my class.

“I’m glad I did sacrifice with late nights studies in order to receive this award.

“I thank my parents, who are pillars of my achievements, I have dedicated this award to them.

“I thank my teachers and classmates that through their support and guidance I am able to achieve the prize today.”

A proud mother, Farzana Hussain, said the sacrifices and hard work of her daughter have been paid off.

“I am filled with so much joy for my daughter today. She deserves this award because she worked for it.

“I always supported her studies. We would sacrifice a lot for the education of our children and today we knew that our sacrifices are not in vain. I’m a happy mum today.”

Abdul Samad, father of Aliza admitted that his daughter had worked with earnest at her school work throughout the years and had showed commitment to her studies.

Farhanna, 13, felt excited after receiving an Outstanding Islamiyat Student award and named Student of the Year.

“A big thank you to my parents and my grandmother who supported me all the way. I also want to thank my teacher and head teacher who have helped me.”

Next year she will attend Nadi Muslim College.

A proud mum, Moreen Kutty, said, she felt so excited for all her daughter’s achievements.

“Farhanna worked hard throughout the year. She took part in extra curricular activities where she did extremely well,” Mrs Kutty said. “She spends most of the time with her books and even when she is walking around the house she would be mumbling something from her books.

“My daughter did a tremendous job and I am really grateful for her achievements.”

Forty-year-old dad, Mohammed Kutty said he was feeling deep satisfaction as a result of her daughter’s achievements.

“It has been our message to them throughout the year to study hard and they have held on to that,” Mr Kutty said.

“Today we have witnessed the fruit of their hard work.”

Edited by Percy Kean

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