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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Science
- The Citizen
Nizamiye learners sweep gold at UK robotics competition
Three brilliant learners from Nizamiye Primary and High School have brought home top honours from the iWise and Xpert International Competition, held at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom in early August. Muhommed Ali Naeem Mahomed in Grade 10, Maroof Ali Sayed in Grade 9, and Muaaz Ali Sayed in Grade 8 proudly represented South Africa, and their school, in the robotics category of this prestigious event. Competing against more than 300 participants from over 20 countries, they showcased exceptional skill, innovation, and teamwork. Read more: Coding and robotics practical session for future educators hosted at The IIE's Varsity College Waterfall After months of intense preparation – often staying at school until late evenings and sacrificing weekends – their efforts paid off spectacularly. All three learners earned gold medals for their work, with Maroof Ali and Muaaz Ali further distinguishing themselves by placing in the top 3 worldwide in their category. 'This was a remarkable journey,' said Muhommed Ali, 'and I would encourage others to take part in these types of events.' The competition not only tested technical expertise; it brought together young innovators from diverse cultural backgrounds. Between events, the learners explored some of the United Kingdom's most iconic tourist attractions, adding memorable experiences to their academic triumphs. The iWise and Xpert International Competition remains a premier global platform for young minds to unleash creativity, solve real-world challenges, and connect with like-minded visionaries. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
The Citizen
13-07-2025
- Science
- The Citizen
The Nizamiye Primary and High School Annual Science Expo produces future scientists
Nizamiye Primary and High School recently held a science expo, where learners had a chance to showcase projects based on their scientific investigations. Principal Huseyin Gencel said this year's event was a huge success, with 160 projects exhibited. Grade 4 to 10 learners presented tasks and experiments that ranged from mathematics to solutions for a sustainable future, while Grade 11 learners participated as volunteers. 'This event aims to get our learners excited about science, by making it a fun subject where learners get to create a practical experiment of what they learnt in class.' Also read: Nizamiye Primary and High School Grade 10 learner plans on international recognition He said the external judges, comprising scientists, engineers, and medical technologists, were incredibly impressed with the standard and quality of the presentations. '16 projects were selected for entry into the prestigious Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, set to take place between July and August this year. The quality of the presentations is a testament to the hard work and motivation of our learners and teachers. Preparations are already underway for the Eskom Science Expo, taking place in July and August.' He said Nizamiye has been holding the science expo annually for more than ten years, except for the two years that Covid-19 disrupted their schooling calendar. Gencel concluded that the staff, management, parents, and learners were incredibly proud of the achievements of, not only those who were placed, but of all the participants. The competition and camaraderie pushed all learners to do better than their best. Also read: Crowthorne's Midland International School brings together fathers and children for Father's Day activities Grade 10 learner Rahime Sugranur Kublay, whose project scored an impressive 99%, focused on eco-brick, recycled plastic, mixed with sand, nutshells, and eggshells. 'I struggled with proper moulding, to give the bricks a proper shape, and laboratory conditions, which could have served as a better working environment and safety. I was happy with the time given to us, and I had a great presentation as well. What I did to give my bricks a proper, rectangular shape, was I used a non-flammable, ceramic, flat surface to shape them by hand with the help of my dad.' Rahime will be one of the young scientists representing the school at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists competition. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
