Yohan and Honey Advani were impressive in this year’s National Mathematics Olympiad, taking home two awards for Fairfield International Academy (FIA), the first time the private school participated. Twelve-year-old Yohan was awarded second place for grade eight and 16-year-old Honey took first place for grade 11.

The competition, which is open to all secondary schools, was organised by the Department of Mathematics at The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona. The goal is to identify mathematically talented students, encourage them in their studies, and provide extra resources and special training.

The siblings’ father, Sunil Advani, spoke with pride about their accomplishments.

“They are really angels. Anywhere they have been, from junior schools, they have outperformed. They are very well-loved. I guess [it is] because they are academically very good. Every teacher says, ‘It’s a pleasure to teach your kids.’ I don’t want to boast, but I am blessed,” he told the Jamaica Observer on Tuesday.

Photo caption: National Mathematics Olympiad champions, Honey Advani (third right) and Yohan Advani (third left) are flanked by (from left) Fairfield International Academy Head of School Abby Majendie; teacher of mathematics, economics and coding Janielie Walters; the siblings’ father Sunil Advani, and science educator Sharryl Spence

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