LKDSB Grade 4 student wins top spot in global Caribou Math Contest

Samragya Suri, a Grade 4 student at Cathcart Boulevard Public School, has placed first in the world in the international Caribou Math Contest, surpassing thousands of competitors.

A Grade 4 student from Cathcart Boulevard Public School has earned a top spot on the global stage. Samragya Suri finished first worldwide in the latest Caribou Math Contest, surpassing 8,273 competitors from across the globe.

The Caribou Math Contest is an international online competition for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, featuring problem-solving challenges that test mathematical reasoning and creativity. Held six times a year, the competition emphasizes puzzle-based questions rather than memorization, encouraging students to apply logic and critical thinking.

In the February contest, students from various age groups and countries tackled complex math problems in an interactive online setting. While all participants receive certificates, top scorers like Samragya earn awards and cash prizes for their performance.

At Cathcart Boulevard Public School, Carilyn Piquette has played a key role in organizing the Caribou Math Contest, ensuring students have the opportunity to take part. Samragya’s success highlights the impact of engaging students in academic challenges beyond the classroom.

His achievement stands as an inspiration for other young learners to pursue mathematical challenges with curiosity and confidence.

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