'Testament to the good work in our maths department': It all adds up for pupils in maths challenge

The annual UK Mathematics Trust’s (UKMT) junior and intermediate challenge saw 144 students from the Wey Valley School take part.

The trust aims to advance the education of children and young people in mathematics, and organises national mathematics competitions and other mathematical enrichment activities for school pupils aged 11 to 18.

This is the 12th year that the Wey Valley School has participated and interest in the competition remains strong.

More than 300,000 pupils across the UK sat the junior maths challenge, aimed at those students in Years 7 and 8 and is sat in schools.

Mrs Richards, maths teacher from Wey Valley, said: “We are very pleased with our students’ achievements this year, with some great results that will give our students confidence as they start their GCSE maths studies. Our students have really enjoyed the challenge with a great buzz in classrooms and within the department following the announcement of the results.”

Top performing Year 7 student was Abi Hunter, closely followed by Molly Stone. Pascal Maclean-Wood was top achiever in Year 8, closely followed by Eden Wrightson, Max Cooper, Ole Underhay and Leon Michalak who all received bronze awards.

For the intermediate challenge, Kevin Tissera in Year 10 was top performing student in school and Kevin progresses onto the next stage of the challenge.

Jay Trickett in Year 10 also achieved the gold certificate with Lewis Fisher, Ben CardyWalters, Beth Brain and Joseph Garmen all receiving bronze awards.

In Year 9, Ben Hunter achieved the silver award while Rhys Jauncey, Alex Afanasiew, Georgia Collins, Reuben Stroud and Bethany Kimber all achieved bronze awards.

Sara Adams, Wey Valley School principal, added: “I would like to congratulate the many students who took part in the maths challenges and the awards for their endeavours.

“The number of Wey Valley students taking part continues to grow which is testament to the good work in our maths department – well done to all involved.”