SIP Academy conducts 10th national abacus, brain gym & mental arithmetic competition

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SIP Academy Sri Lanka Ltd. successfully conducted the 10th National ‘SIP Prodigy 2014’ Brain Gym and Mental Arithmetic Competition at the St. Joseph’s College Hall, Colombo recently. Over 770 children in the age group between 5 to 12 years from 22 SIP Learning Centres represented Colombo, Gampola, Kathankudy, Badulla Malwane, Kandy, Monaragala and Negambo participated in the event. SIP Academy Sri Lanka conducted its first International Abacus, Brain Gym & Mental Arithmetic Competition in Sri Lanka in Colombo in December 2007.

Winner of the competition receiving award from chief guest ITN Director Hashim Omar “The students were tested on their concentration, confidence, intelligence, speed and accuracy. The 10th National Competition in Sri Lanka has enthused. It is heartening to see the competitive spirit amongst these children and their self-confidence which is essential for life,” SIP Academy Sri Lanka Country Manager Rishard Raheem said during his welcome address. The Guest Speaker Inthikab Zufer, Consultant – Colombo University of Post Graduate & Trainer, Lecturer – American College said that it was encouraging to see such a large number of children participating since the development in the world is moving very fast and we must be prepared to think better.

Inauguration of the competiton by Guest Speaker University of Post Graduate & Trainer Inthikab Zufer Certified Brain Gym Instructor (USA) and Brain Gym Consultant Daphnie Wong said she was very happy to be a part of this competition and also explained the benefit of the Brain Gym exercise. Kelvin Tham founder of SIP Academy and Sanjeev Menon, Head of Program Delivery also graced the occasion. SIP Academy Sri Lanka which was incepted in 2004 is a skill development organisation. The ‘world-class’ program for children is designed for children of age 5 to 15 years that improves their learning skills. SIP Academy is the only Abacus Organisation in the world which promises five times improvement in arithmetic skills among children through its SIP Abacus Program. SIP Academy Sri Lanka has more than 19 SIP Learning Centres in Borella, Dematagoda, Delgoda, Grandpass, Kotahena, Mattakuliya, Kollannawa, Kalubowila, Narahenpita, Makola, Colpetty, Wellawatte, Wattala, Negambo, Rajagiriya, Kiribathgoda, Kathankuddy, Gampola and Malwana conduct the SIP Abacus & Brain Gym program.

Students at the competition