05/08/2026
Blind Pupil Ranks First in Primary Five at Maduany Primary School
Deng Deng Chol Atem, a blind learner in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State at Maduany Primary School in Mariem East Payam, Aweil West County, has proven that determination knows no limits after emerging as the top-performing pupil in Primary Five.
Despite being unable to see or write, Deng has consistently excelled in his studies through attentive listening, active participation, and unwavering commitment to learning.
According to his teacher, Ust. Tong Atak, Deng has attended classes from nursery to Primary Five, carefully listening to every lesson and asking questions whenever he needed more explanation.
During examinations, Deng sits in the school office with an invigilator while a teacher reads each question aloud. He then responds verbally, and the teacher records his answers.
“Deng listens attentively during lessons and is never afraid to ask questions when he does not understand something. During examinations, the questions are read to him, and he answers orally while the teacher writes down his responses,” Ust. Tong Atak told Aweil News Agency.
The teacher added that Deng also ranked first in Primary Four last year, making this his second consecutive year as the top learner in his class.
Deng’s remarkable achievement is a powerful reminder that disability is not inability. His resilience, dedication, and love for education continue to inspire his classmates, teachers, and the wider community, proving that with determination and hard work, no dream is beyond reach.