Sundial Competition For Secondary School

In the context of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009, the University of Mauritius in collaboration with the Ministry of Education had organised the "sundial" competition where a project had to be submitted by the 14th August 2009. The project consisted of designing an old clock which works according to the sun positions during the day. 

A group of form 4 Blue students: Swadesh Dhurmea, Yogin Suttroogun, Waseem Kaudeer, Sarvesh Mayputh, Bala Gopala Ramaya and Indraraj Somrah  participated under the guidance of Mr Mungly - Physics teacher. They came up 2nd runner-up at the prize-giving ceremony which was held at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Bell Village. Minister Gokhool graced the function. A cash prize of Rs5,000 was awarded to them.

Rector: Mr T.Kadeer