Year 8 Maths Challenge Day 2023

Our year 8 mathematicians competed in 5 rounds of maths competitions, including group round, cross number, mini relay and big relay. The speed of the boys in the big relay was truly impressive. The day ran smoothly thanks to the help of our excellent sixth-formers. Congratulations to everyone who won a round and well done to all who took part.

The overall winning teams were:

1st place: Lewis B., Callum F., Dexter S. , George S.

2nd joint place: Alex E., Jack F., Kian A., Sebastian P. 

2nd joint place: Bradley L., Sam M., Botond N. , Orran M.

Some feedback from our students:

"It was a piece of cake, or should I say pi!" (Ethan 8MSB)

"This was the best day of activities week by far. I learnt so much without even realising it!" (Nial 8Msb)

"Today really opened my eyes as to how fun, exciting and practical maths can be! I am truly thankful to the maths department for this great activity!" (Finley 8RPb)

"I enjoyed each activity we did today and being able to talk to sixth formers." Oliver 8RPb

"I don't usually enjoy maths but this was the best day during activity week and hopefully will make me look at maths in a more enjoyable way." Riley 8MSb

"A fun day of both maths and learning..." (WC 8TSb)

"My favourite part about Maths Day was when we did the challenge in the hall, because our sixth-former, Triston, was very entertaining." (Sonny)

"My favourite part was when we did the relay as it was fun and entertaining." (Finlay)

"This maths day was very fun, my favourite was the relay, as it was fast." ( Jack)

"My favourite part of the day was the paper pi chain making"

"My favourite part of today was the start, with all of the questions in the group round" (Kian)

"I did lots of maths and the relays were extremely fun and the tension was high because of the prize to be won."

"I really enjoyed working with our sixth-former." (C.B.)