MINI mathematicians from schools in Rugby have triumphed in an annual competition.
A team from Bilton Church of England Primary School took first place in this year’s Princethorpe College Year 5 Maths Challenge, with Paddox Primary School’s team taking second place and Milverton Primary School coming third.
They came out on top of 54 pairs of enthusiastic and talented Year 5 mathematicians from 29 local schools.
Ably supported and marked by a team of Princethorpe Year 8 pupils, the competition – organised by Princethorpe Deputy Head Michael Spencer and Head of Maths Sharon McBride – challenged the youngsters with a series of mathematical puzzles which required reasoning skills and mathematical knowledge.
After a welcome from College Headmaster Grove du Toit, the pupils took on a series of puzzles against the clock.
In five eight-minute rounds they tackled Tangrams, the 24 Game, Shape Arithmetic, Number Detectives and Matchstick Puzzles.
The winning teams all received mathematical prizes presented by Mr Spencer, and everyone who participated received a certificate and a legendary Princethorpe cookie.
Ms McBride said: “The College was delighted to host this event and provide local schools with the opportunity to put their pupils’ maths skills to the test.
“It proved to be an exciting morning of mathematical fun, and we were really impressed by all the children. Well done to everyone who took part.”
