Ministry of Education has congratulated CedarBridge Academy (CBA) students, also known as team OreoCookies, for their outstanding victory in the annual KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge.
CedarBridge soared to the top, clinching first place in the esteemed 19th Annual KPMG Challenge. This year, students participated in 21 teams from 9 schools, boasting over 85 students engaged in the virtual fund mock trading and investments.
"For nearly two decades, KPMG's Senior School Investment Challenge has opened the world of finance and investment for countless students across public and private senior schools. KPMG has played an instrumental role in shaping the futures of our students, providing invaluable resources such as funding, mentorship, high-level insight, and real-world experience and career opportunities in the investment industry," remarked the Minister of Education, Hon. Diallo Rabain.
Minister Rabain continued, "Congratulations to all the students who immersed themselves in this Challenge, "Your teamwork, determination, and pursuit of knowledge are commendable. Congratulations on believing in yourselves and pursuing your aspirations with enthusiasm. Congratulations to CedarBridge Academy (OreoCookies) for their remarkable achievement and exemplary performance in the KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge."
In this prestigious competition, each school can enter a maximum of two teams annually, each receiving BD$100,000 in virtual funds to navigate the market over six months. Notably, the cash prizes for the top three positions are $10,000 for 1st place, $6,000 for 2nd place, and $4,000 for 3rd place. The schools will utilize these funds for various educational initiatives.
This year's winners are: 1st – CedarBridge Academy (OreoCookies), 2nd – MSA (WallStreet Saints) and 3rd – Somersfield Academy (Profit_Pioneers).