Maths Challenge and Maths Enrichment Competitions Programs

The Mathematics Challenge is a three-to-four-week commitment where students engage with intriguing mathematical puzzles and apply their knowledge to solve them. It is best suited for students with strong mathematical skills and understanding. In 2025, 113 students participated with over two thirds of participants achieving Credit or higher, eight of whom received High Distinction.

Maths Enrichment is a more challenging competition in which students commit to a 10-week program. Throughout this period, they research mathematical concepts, solve problems, and submit their work for marking on a weekly basis. It is a commitment that tests students resolve but can be very rewarding. In 2025 70 students from Years 7 and 8 as well as 16 students from Years 9 and 10 participated. Most participants submitted a significant amount of work, leading to a significant increase in the number of students achieving a Credit or high over the past few years.

The following student achieved a High Distinction:

Information regarding Mathematics Challenge has already been sent out to parents and students while the Mathematics Enrichment will begin in Term 2. Students who would like to put their mathematics skills to the test are encouraged to participate in the Mathematics Challenge. If students also have a passion for learning mathematical concepts and their applications to solve complex problems, beyond their work in school, then they should enrol in the Enrichment program. All students are advised to talk to their parents prior to enrolling in either competition. The Mathematics Faculty would like to congratulate all participants for the 2025.

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