WITH the excitement mounting for the upcoming Whiz Kids finals, nine exceptionally talented contestants are gearing up for an electrifying showdown in the semi-finals, vying for the coveted top three positions that will secure their passage to the grand finale on March 27, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara.

According to a press release from the Ministry of Education, held at the Guyana Learning Channel, Battery Road, Kingston, Whiz Kids is a riveting game show designed to challenge students in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, providing an engaging platform to test the knowledge and speed of those preparing for their National Grade Six Assessment in May.

Now in its third thrilling season, Whiz Kids has consistently showcased some of Guyana’s brightest young talents. As the competition intensifies towards the ultimate showdown, the remaining contenders face the crucial semi-final round, where only the fastest, sharpest and most knowledgeable will clinch their spots in the finals.

The roster of semi-finalists represents a diverse pool of talent from various regions across Guyana:
– Neisa Lewis, an 11-year-old from St. John-the-Baptist Primary School, representing Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni)
– Rachel Sawh, also 11 years old, hailing from Montrose Primary School and representing Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica)
– Jayin Kissoon, a 10-year-old student from Marian Academy, representing Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica)
– Devi Rambles, an 11-year-old scholar from Enterprise Primary School, representing Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica)
– Agnes Siju, an 11-year-old from Marian Academy, representing Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica)
– Kelcia Phillips, a 10-year-old from Aroaima Primary School, representing Region 10 Upper (Demerara-Berbice)
– Belinda Mohan, an 11-year-old from C.V. Nunes Primary, representing Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam)
– Regan Beckles, another 11-year-old, from Friendship Primary School representing Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica)
– Oshen Sooknanan, an 11-year-old from Qayyim Academy, representing Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara)

Reflecting on the resounding success of Whiz Kids, Anieshaw Mohamed, Director of the Guyana Learning Channel, expressed her delight with the overwhelmingly positive feedback received from learners.

She remarked, “I’m pleased with the feedback that we have been receiving from students about the competition. I’m satisfied that Whiz Kids is serving its purpose.”

Highlighting the show’s pivotal role in academic enrichment, Mohamed urged students preparing for the NGSA or currently in Grade five to make use of the invaluable resource offered by Whiz Kids, encouraging them to explore past episodes spanning all three seasons. “I also wish to encourage students who have not yet seen Whiz Kids, especially if you’re sitting the NGSA or in Grade five, to look at the past episodes.”

The semi-finals will be broadcasted on March 26, 2024, at 19:00 hours on the Guyana Learning Channel and the Ministry of Education Facebook pages.

Additionally, a Whiz Kids Web-Based Game Application will be launched this week, allowing learners to play Whiz Kids from the comfort of their homes. The game will provide scores and offer answers to incorrectly answered questions, serving as a revision buddy as well.