Junior Maths Challenge

A range of schools from the surrounding areas took part in a Junior Math's challenge day. The students worked on a variety of mathematical problems to solve in order to take the title of Math's Challenge Champions. The school offered transport to the schools to enable opportunities to as many individuals as possible.  

Aims

4 young mathematicians from each of 35 local primary schools come together at St Gabriel's to participate in a series of mathematical challenges. The activities take place over two afternoons (one for Year 5 pupils, and another for Year 4 pupils) and are led DC Beagle Challenges.

Background

This has been running for over 10 years now and is highly successful in bringing students together across West Berkshire, Hampshire and Wiltshire.

Resources

The challenges are provided and run by DC Beagle Challenges. It uses the school's sports hall. There
is no requirement for teaching staff from St Gabriel's to attend, although the maths department do pop in and out throughout the sessions. The Head of Juniors, the Principal and the Admissions department attend to meet colleagues accompanying the pupils. Refreshments are provided by St Gabriel's catering department. St Gabriel's picks up all the cost and provides transport for schools that require it.

Impact

Pupils benefit from working in a competitive environment and with their peers from local schools.

Pupil Involvement

160 - 200 x Year 4 and Year 5 pupils - boys and girls, including 4 x St Gabriel's pupils from each year group.

Frequency

This is an annual event.