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MATHEMATICS

In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mathematics at Pymble continued to be celebrated with our girls achieving outstanding results both in class and across a variety of events and competitions. Our vision we had for Mathematics in 2021 was for all girls, regardless of their Mathematics level, to feel confident, to excel and enjoy Mathematics. We were overjoyed at the immense success and participation in Mathematics this year.

Competitions and Events

Throughout 2021, Pymble girls participated in a number of competitions and events, with some exceptional results. Year 10 girls participated in the 2021 International Mathematical Modelling Challenge (IM²C 2021), in which participants worked collaboratively to solve a problem by devising and applying an original mathematical model over five consecutive days. This year, there were more than 100 teams that submitted entries, and we were proud to announce that our Year 10 students were National finalists! Another event celebrating Mathematics this year was on 17 June when the top classes in Years 7 to 10 had the privilege to be addressed by a number of powerful women working in Mathematics Amber Li, Year 7, won a prize in both the AMC and the AIMO and was invited to the National Summer School in December. Congratulations Amber!

Pi Day

Despite the setbacks and challenges due to the COVID-19 lockdown, we were lucky to celebrate the Mathematical symbol Pi at Pymble’s annual Mathematics Pi Day on 12 November. Students in Years 7 to 12 were challenged to recite at least 15 digits of Pi in order to get a prize. This year, instead of rewarding girls with mini pies, we ordered customised Pymble coloured rock candy with the Pi symbol. It was a great success with many girls participating!

There were some exceptional Pi reciters among us, including

Sarah Boland, Year 8, 200 digits, Angie Wang, Year 10, 651 digits and Chloe Hoang, Year 11, reciting 107 digits of Pi!

This year we also aimed to expand the Mathematics spirit on Pi Day to the Kindergarten to Year 6 students, by challenging them to complete a mini quiz based on the topics they were learning in class. On their Maths Day, we announced five girls from each year group who had achieved full marks on their quizzes and awarded them a bag of Pi lollies as well. Overall, we were so proud of all students who participated in Mathematic events, competitions and learning, and for all students who challenged themselves this year in Mathematics! Live, love, maths. Anika Perera and Ami Naito, Captain of Mathematics

Amber Li, Year 7

Anika Perera and Ami Naito, Year 11