Math News

Pi Day Reciting Competition a Huge Success

Celebrated annually on 14 March (3/14), Pi Day honors the mathematical constant pi (π), which represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Pi is an irrational number, meaning its digits go on infinitely without repeating, making it a fascinating topic for mathematicians and enthusiasts alike. Because of this fact, it is a tradition to celebrate Pi Day with a Pi reciting competition where participants try to memorize and recite as many digits of pi as they can. 

The College community held its annual Pi Reciting competition, hosted by Maths Club on Wednesday 19 March. The event showcased some truly exceptional performances, with students from all year groups participating—some returning and some new to the competition.

We would like to congratulate Helena Ottoson, Year 8 and Seana Miao, Year 11, who each gave outstanding recitals, reciting 56 and 95 digits of Pi, respectively.

In third place, Isabella Van Der Weiss, Year 11 recited an impressive 140 digits, while in second place, Ava Johnson, Year 10 managed to recite 150 digits. The winner, Emily Barrett, Year 9, wowed the audience by reciting an incredible 250 digits of Pi, securing first place in the competition.

The judges, senior students Evie Lange and Lucy Mutimer, did a fantastic job keeping up with the fast-paced competition and the Math Club leaders helped ensure that everything ran smoothly. The event also saw a great turnout of spectators, who cheered on the competitors and enjoyed a selection of Pi-themed treats, making the celebration even more memorable.

The Mathematics teachers were thrilled to witness the celebration of mathematics across our community. A special thank you to the MSCW staff for embracing the theme with their polka dot and circle-inspired attire! We look forward to seeing how the enthusiasm and skills demonstrated by our students on the day will lead to more enjoyable and enriching opportunities in both Maths Club and future Mathematics classes.