Handmaids Preparatory School, operated by the Sisters of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus in Sunyani-Nsoatre has secured 2nd place nationwide at the Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) National Competition in Kasoa, Central Region, Ghana.
The prestigious event took place from August 14 to 16 at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Kasoa.
Competing in a field of over 900 young learners from across Ghana, the pupils from Handmaids Preparatory School delivered a standout performance in mental arithmetic.
In the challenging Visual Calculation Category, students were tasked with solving 200 mental arithmetic problems in under 8 minutes using rapid calculation and abacus visualization techniques.
Handmaids Preparatory School finished second overall, demonstrating exceptional speed, accuracy, and concentration under high-pressure conditions.
Organized annually by UCMAS Ghana, the competition aims to foster cognitive development, critical thinking, and numerical agility among basic school pupils nationwide.
This milestone highlights Handmaids Preparatory School’s rising reputation as a center for academic excellence in the region.
By Sr. Sheila Adombire, HHCJ ( Catholic Sister Communicators Network Ghana CASCON-GH)
