RAADESH Ramsarup, who placed second among students writing the Secondary Schools Entrance Examination (SSEE) this year, found the exam easy.
But he put in a lot of studies in preparation for the exam and was just one mark behind the top student this year, Kia Persaud of the West Ruimveldt Primary School in Georgetown, who scored 558 marks out of a possible 563.
Raadhesh lives with his parents Hanoman and Omattie and two sisters at Taymouth Manor on the Essequibo Coast and attended the Taymouth Manor Primary School.
His performance at the SSEE has earned him a place at Queen’s College in Georgetown.
Raadhesh, who seems to be the quiet type, is very happy and excited about his success at the examination.
He said his parents contributed a lot to his success.
His father and mother stayed up with him during his studies each night and always ensured that he took his school work seriously.
He loves to watch television and wants to become a scientist.
He told the Chronicle that he loves to do experiments and does many at home during his spare time.
His hobbies include reading and playing cricket. He likes chicken, channa, fruits and chowmein.
His advice to students across the country is to study hard, always do your homework and be obedient to parents.
His parents are also excited and happy over their only son’s success at the examination.
Senior Mistress of Taymouth Manor Primary School, Mrs. Pramellawattie Persaud, told the Chronicle that Raadhesh is outstanding in his studies and uses his imagination a lot.
His class teachers, Mr. Gahamsham Katchou and Miss Ansonia Ramnarine, said studies are usually from 07:30 hrs to 08:30 hrs before the start of the morning sessions and at noon to 12:30 hrs before the start of the afternoon classes.
Other Essequibo students who did well are:
Neshaul Gowkarran scored 540 marks and has been awarded a place at Queen’s College. He attended the C.V. Nunes Primary School.
Mohanie Bhoodhooo of Sparta Primary School scored 538 marks. She has earned a place at Queen’s College. She was sixth in the region.
In the 8th position is Azurdeen Kamrudeen, a student of C.V. Nunes Primary. Azurdeen scored 536 marks and has been awarded a place at Queen’s College also.
GERESH BISSESSAR – student of C.V. Nunes Primary, Anna Regina. He scored 548 marks and is the second top student of Region Two. Geresh, who lives at Lima, has also been awarded a place at Queen’s College.
SUSHMA ADAMS – student of C.V. Nunes Primary. She scored 543 marks and is the 3rd top student of Region Two. Sushima has also been awarded a place at Queen’s College.
BIBI NAREEFA SHAFFIE, also a student of C.V. Nunes Primary, scored 542 marks. She is the 4th top student of the region and has also been awarded a place at Queen’s College.
ASHLEY VAN VEEN, also a student of C.V. Nunes Primary, scored 536 marks and has been awarded a place at Queen’s College. She is 7th in the region.
THEOMIL BUMBURY, another student of C.V. Nunes Primary, got 536 marks and has also earned a place at Queen’s College. She is 9th in the region.
DEVINDRA PERSAUD, also from C.V. Nunes Primary, scored 535 marks. He is 10th in the region and has been awarded a place at Queen’s College.