This week we took a group of 9 year 7 mathematicians to Blundell’s to take part in a team challenge which involved 3 additional teams – from Blundell’s, Uffculme and Cullompton. The day consisted of an individual challenge followed by 3 team challenges. The team challenges were a grouped test followed by an estimations challenge and finished off with a relay challenge. All the students involved represented the school excellently, showcasing their mathematical ability as well as their problem solving and teamwork skills.
Overall in the individual challenge Lucy Gilbert collected third place narrowly beaten by Gil Pestaille who came second. In the Team Challenge all three teams were in contention for collecting a medal however after the relay challenge it was only the B team that secured second place. The B team included Lucy Gilbert, Jonah Kettleborough and Ellie Brown. It was a superb effort by all involved and enjoyed by all.
The students involved were as followed:
Hetty John (Team A)
Edvinas Mockus (Team A)
Gil Pestaille (Team A)
Lucy Gilbert (Team B)
Jonah Kettleborough (Team B)
Ellie Brown (Team B)
Carlotta Keegan (Team C)
Scarlet Green (Team C)
Mason Arrington-Eyres (Team C)
