The grand finale of the 11th edition of the UC MAS has been held with female students winning the majority of top trophies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Various winners were given trophies, citations, and souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event was graced by the Second Lady of the Republic, Samira Bawumia, and the Sompahemaa of Breman, Nana Ama Kesewaa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two-day event held at the Pentecost Convention Center saw the participation of over a thousand students from all corners of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UCMAS (Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System) is a globally established mental math programme for children aged 5-13 years. UCMAS uses tried and tested tool \u2013 the Abacus for improving math skills and brain capabilities of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A physically challenged 5-year-old child from St. Michael School at Oda, Nathalie Owusu Nkansah, caught the attention of the 2nd lady with some incredible performances and was given a special award and cash prize to assist her to continue her education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the press on the sidelines of the event, Mrs. Samira Bawumia said she was impressed with the speed and general delivery of the Children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She was also impressed to see female contestants winning the 1st positions in almost all the categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Wife of the Majority Leader of Parliament, Mrs. Irene Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, tasked parents, administrators, and directors to invest in their children\u2019s education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Organizers, Ghana is ready to compete at the International level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n