Maths

2021 was another challenging year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is to the credit of all students and teachers that we were able to continue our regular programs of learning, with a few twists along the way to accommodate for the extended lockdown. We were able to run our two Mathematics incursions for Years 7 and 8, participate in the Mathematics Challenge and continue to provide rich and engaging learning activities for all, even when remote!

Year 8 participated in the Inquisitive Minds Workshop in Term 1. This was an interactive workshop focused on problems, patterns, pictures and puzzles. The girls worked together to solve a diverse range of hands-on problems. It was fast-paced and lots of fun, with some chocolate prizes to make the competitive juices flow.

“It is to the credit of all students and teachers that we were able to continue our regular programs of learning, with a few twists along the way.”

The Maths Challenge

In Term 3, selected students in Years 7, 8 and 9 participated in the Maths Challenge for Young Australians, with some excellent results. The highlights are as follows:

Junior Section

High Distinction - Anna Ziolkowski Distinction - Olivia You, Elina Degani, Aimee Harrison, Katrina Huang, Alicia Ong, Christiana Vella,Sarah Zammit, Simone Carroll, Elisa Lee, Keenor Sabaa, and Olivia Wieteszka Intermediate Section Distinction - Sophie Hehir and Isabel Armstrong

It was fast-paced and lots of fun, with some chocolate prizes to make the competitive juices flow.

Year 7 had a day filled with Mathematics in June. They participated in three sessions. These included working on general number problems, a direction and bearing Treasure Hunt around the school, and a workshop run by the World of Maths who provided a series of hands-on puzzles and problems to work through. We were very sad to say farewell to Mrs Carol Osborne and Ms Melissa Clancy at the end of 2021. Mrs Osborne retired after making a significant contribution both to the Mathematics Faculty as the Head of Department and as a classroom teacher, as well as the school in general in her role as Director of Professional Learning. Ms Clancy has been a much valued member of the team, as well as being involved in the Year 7 Integrated Team and as the School’s Social Justice Coordinator. They both go with our grateful thanks and heartfelt good wishes for the next chapters of their lives. We will miss them. I would like to thank the Mathematics staff for their dedication, close teamwork and enduring positivity and good humour. They work so hard to ensure that all girls are well supported, challenged and interested in their learning.

Mrs Sally Brimfield Head of Mathematics