Archive: 06-07
Maths Challengers

Two outstanding young mathematicians

Congratulations to Tom White, Year 8, who was one of 250,000 young mathematicians to enter the Mathematics Association's Junior Maths Challenge. Tom has qualified in the top 0.5% and has been invited to take part in the Junior Maths Olympiad on Tuesday 12th June.

Congratulations also to Oliver Gash, Year 7, who has reached the finals of the prestigious Dauntsey's Dodecahedron Competition, which will take place on Wednesday 13th June. Several thousand Year 7 competitors took part and Oliver is one of the top 30 to make it through to the Finals Day.

Mr John Senior, Head of Maths, said, "Farleigh has enjoyed a great track record in these competitions in recent years with Oliver Hunt winning the Dauntsey's Dodecahedron three years ago and Tom White coming second last year. Best of luck to Oliver at Dauntsey's, and to Tom in the Junior Maths Olympiad."

News update: Oliver did extremely well and came 4th in the final at Dauntsey's.


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