In an extraordinary display of versatility and determination, 11-year-old Suri Gosine from Princes Town is redefining what young scholars can achieve. The TML Libertville Primary School student embodies Olympic champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s philosophy that “Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind” through her remarkable balance of academic rigor, athletic prowess, artistic expression, and community engagement.
Gosine maintains an impressive portfolio of activities that would overwhelm most adults, yet she approaches her commitments with strategic prioritization and genuine enjoyment. Her weekly schedule includes gymnastics, swimming, steelpan performance, and participation in seven distinct clubs spanning from 4H and Cub Scouts to Red Cross, scrabble, choir, environmental, and literature organizations. Remarkably, she is simultaneously undertaking aviation classes at Professional Airline Training Solutions.
Her trophy case reflects this diverse involvement, with national first-place victories in WASA’s River Speak programme, Schools’ Oratory Spoken Word competitions, and the TTUTA Look-Alike Competition. She has accumulated additional medals and trophies in poetry, storytelling, athletics, and environmental writing.
Despite these extracurricular accomplishments, Gosine maintains sharp focus on her academic goals, particularly her upcoming Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) examination. “I feel confident and excited about my preparations for SEA exams as I believe my teachers would have given me a solid foundation,” she stated.
The young scholar demonstrates particular aptitude in Mathematics while acknowledging creative writing as her most challenging subject. She overcomes this hurdle through imaginative expansion and vocabulary development, noting that reading extensively helps build creativity.
Her passion for performance arts emerged through her school’s environmental club. “I enjoy both poetry and spoken word because I become someone other than Suri,” Gosine explained. “I take on a different personality and can add my own touch to bring life to my role.” She particularly admires storyteller Paul Keens-Douglas for his humorous depictions of West Indian life.
Gosine’s swimming journey began at age three as therapy to overcome aquaphobia, which subsequently enhanced her physical strength for gymnastics. She acknowledges frog kicks remain her most challenging technique.
The prodigy credits her success to a robust support system including entrepreneur parents who serve as “biggest cheerleaders and fans,” along with teachers and family members who encourage balanced rest periods. She cherishes the wisdom of her late grandfather, former schoolteacher Freddie Sukur Ali: “Sacrifice is only for a time.”
When mental fatigue sets in, Gosine rejuvenates by watching inspirational Dhar Mann videos. Looking toward her future, she aspires to become a neurologist, fascinated by the brain’s disproportionate control over the human body.
She draws inspiration from cousin Vishesh Ramoutar, a 21-year-old US Navy Seal whose dedication demonstrates what passion and commitment can achieve. For 2026, her primary objectives include SEA success and confident pursuit of new opportunities, including preparation for a national 4H competition.
Gosine’s advice to peers emphasizes pursuing genuine interests with fair play and camaraderie. “It helps stimulate the brain, forges friendships, builds great discipline and creates a space where you can thrive,” she affirmed. For those facing exam anxiety, she counsels: “Your only competition is yourself. Work towards being better than you were yesterday.” Her ultimate wisdom reflects her lived experience: “The only limit is what you set for yourself.”