Somerhill Review 2023/24

THE SOMERHILL REVIEW 2023/24

The Somerhill maths department continues to thrive and bring to life mathematics in all different scenarios. Alongside lots of practical learning in the classroom and in the grounds, pupils Maths Michaelmas Term Primary Maths Challenge for Years 5 and 6 Bronze Awards - Whillan Hartley, Kenzo Patel, Toby Clift and Oliver Beech Silver Award - Joshua Crane Lent Term Intermediate Maths Challenge for Years 7 and 8 Bronze Certificate - Thomas Wigg

from every year group have had an opportunity to compete in national competitions.These competitions allow the children to stretch their understanding and mathematical knowledge.

Trinity Term Junior Maths Challenge aimed at Years 7 and 8 57 certificates of either gold, silver or bronze were awarded - this was our second-highest amount on record. Kenzo Patel scored 129/135, only answering one question incorrectly - this is our highest score on record. In the kangaroo follow-up round, we had further success, and once again, our results continued to impress. Alex Thompson achieved an exceptional 129/135 in this paper and received a certificate of merit and the title of best in school. Marcus Roy also received a certificate of merit for his score of 106/135, which is highly commendable for a Year 6 pupil. Kenzo achieved a distinction in the Olympiad round, which was only awarded to the top 25% of the 1,200 entrants.This is an extraordinary achievement for a boy in Year 6, and we are very proud of what Kenzo

has achieved this academic year. First Mathematics Challenge

The Year 3 and 4 pupils tested their problem-solving and reasoning skills in the First Mathematics Challenge. Our highest-scoring pupil was Issey Patel (Year 4), who scored 19 out of 20.Violet, Matilda, Jude, and Samuel (all Year 4) scored 18, while the top-scoring Year 3 pupil was James Ray,

who scored an impressive 17. Sutton Valence Maths Race

This year we also entered the Sutton Valence maths race with a team in the separate Year 7 & Year 8 competitions. Our Year 8 boys performed well, answering 13 questions correctly and scoring 65 points.They eventually finished in 7th place, only 20 points behind the eventual winners, after four teams tied on 85 points. Our Year 7 boys fared slightly better, answering 16 of the 18 questions they attempted correctly.They finished in 4th position, which was a brilliant effort, and we look forward to returning with them next year to try to get on the podium! There was lots of teamwork, collaboration and problem-solving throughout the afternoon.

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