Two students from the district won medals at the International English Olympiad organised by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). V. Abhiram, a Class 12 student of the Kendriya Vidyalaya, won the gold medal while P. Lekshmi, a Class 11 student of the school, won the bronze medal.

The SOF is an educational foundation and a non-profit organisation based in New Delhi, which promotes science, mathematics, introductory computer education and English language skills amongst school children in India.

45 lakh students

According to a press release issued here on Tuesday, around 45 lakh students from Indian schools participated in the Olympiad.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Thiruvananthapuram / by Staff Reporter / Thiruvananthapuram – June 22nd, 2016