Augier Combined Wins District Six Mathematics Competition
Nine primary schools competed for mathematical honours during the fourth annual District Six Peternise Stephens Mathematics Competition, held at the Vieux Fort Primary School on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The competition formed part of Mathematics Month, observed annually in November to highlight mathematics as a fundamental component of education and everyday life.
Held under the theme, “Mathematics: The Ultimate Expression of Hope,” the event brought together Grade Five students from across District Six. Participants demonstrated their mathematical abilities, strengthened their problem-solving skills and engaged in friendly academic competition.
The event also honoured the legacy of pioneering educator Peternise Stephens, the first principal of the Vieux Fort Primary School.
For the fourth consecutive year, the competition was sponsored by cargo-handling company HACS, headed by Stephens’ son, Rhon Stephens, and his family.
Stephens reaffirmed the family’s support for District Six and expressed hope that their commitment would continue encouraging educational initiatives of this nature.
He reminded students that mathematics extends beyond calculations and formulas, serving as an important tool for developing critical thinking, patience, creativity and problem-solving abilities. Participants were encouraged to value the knowledge, confidence and personal development gained from the experience—not only the final results.
District Education Officer Stephen Auguste said the competition provides a meaningful tribute to Peternise Stephens’ contribution to education while promoting intellectual engagement and academic excellence.
Vieux Fort Primary School Principal Christie Stephens also reflected on the late educator’s passion for mathematics and her belief that the subject involved much more than memorising numbers.
She described the competition as an appropriate way to preserve Stephens’ legacy while inspiring a new generation to embrace mathematical thinking, intellectual curiosity and problem-solving.
At the conclusion of the competition, Blanchard Combined School placed third, while Plain View Combined School secured second place.
Augier Combined School emerged as the overall winner and was crowned the District Six Mathematics Champion.
The competition demonstrated how learning can extend beyond traditional classroom instruction by combining curiosity, practical application and friendly competition to strengthen students’ confidence and academic abilities.
