06/07/2025
Filipino student Eunix Matthew D. Borreo is only 10, but he’s already a published author, robotics enthusiast, and school leader in the UAE. Representing GEMS Cambridge in a robotics competition and winning awards for excellence, Eunix is showing the world what young minds can achieve.
This 10-year-old Filipino student in UAE is a published author, robotics whiz, and future scientist in the making
At an age when most children are still exploring their hobbies, one young boy is already setting the stage for a future in science, leadership, and literature. Eunix Matthew D. Borreo, a 10-year-old student at GEMS Cambridge International School in Abu Dhabi, isn’t just dreaming big—he’s already doing big things.
What drives Eunix isn’t just classroom curiosity—it’s a deep fascination with the world and beyond. His favorite subject is Science, particularly space exploration. “Science is fun to learn, and I love to learn especially in the field of Space Exploration,” he shared. “Knowing science means understanding everything we see and interact with.”
But this young learner doesn’t stop at science. Eunix is also a budding author with two published titles to his name through Bribooks: Under the Sea, inspired by the mysteries of the ocean’s uncharted depths, and The Dark Disease, a powerful story about an apocalypse caused by environmental destruction. “The deep depths of the ocean and how so little has been discovered inspired me. The other one is about humans destroying nature—it shows what could happen if we don’t take care of our world,” he explained.
He finds joy in reading adventure stories like Percy Jackson and The Maze Runner, which fire up his imagination. “The characters and their actions let you imagine and put yourself in the story. Every chapter is full of different adventures,” he said.
Leading with heart and resilience
Despite being new to the school, Eunix was elected Vice House Captain of the Yellow Team—a surprise win that came from genuine support from his peers. “When it was election day, I was a little late… I’m grateful knowing I’m surrounded and voted by students who supported me,” he said. “Winning means leading, to set as a good example.”
Throughout the academic year, Eunix earned multiple awards—Reader of the Week, Writer of the Week, Gem of the Week, Arabic Gem of the Term, PE Gem of the Term, and the Principal’s Award. Yet among all of these recognitions, one stood out for him: Gem of the Year. “It reminds me of how I never gave up… how I used failures as stepping stones to success,” he said. “My friends and family helped me along the way. They trusted me well that I can do more.”
A dreamer shaping a legacy
One of Eunix’s proudest moments was representing GEMS at the Unified Robotics competition. “There were only two boys in Grade 4 and Grade 5 selected,” he said. “Although there were hardships and failures, we never gave up. We built our own robot and coded it ourselves.” He recalls the pressure but credits teamwork as the reason they made it through.
The son of a university professor and a father who grew up without one, Eunix is clear about who he wants to be. “I want to be a scientist and an author,” he declared. “I want to be remembered, not forgotten as a failure of a child. I want to prove I’m worth. I want to leave a great legacy—to explore science and publish research about new discoveries in Physics and Astronomy.”
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