The Mathematics Faculty is looking forward to celebrating ‘Maths Week’ in Week 7 of this term. The week will see students have the opportunity to involve themselves in a range of fun numeracy-based activities both in class and during break time. Thursday of Week 7 (March 14th) will be particularly special as it is the globally celebrated ‘Pi Day’. Pi is used to represent a constant; the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. It has a value of approximately 3.14 (hence March 14th).

Activities will vary in the numeracy skill they demand from students. Giant Connect 4 competitions, a pi-reciting competition and teacher-student math races are just a few activities the Mathematics Faculty has in mind. Students should keep watch over their daily announcements as Maths Week approaches so that they can express their interest to activity organisers.

All students in Year 7 and 8 will both be receiving an Assignment this week (check for a Blue Assessment form). The task will be asking children to 'get creative' in Maths. The students' works will be on display in the library and for the public to view on Open night in Week 6, as well as during Maths Week in Week 7.

Currently Year 9 and 10 and 11 Standard are studying the topic of Financial Mathematics. The faculty would love it if you shared with your child stories pertaining to budgeting, expenses and tax returns. This will help them see the relevance of Mathematics in your daily life.

We would like to welcome our new staff member, Lauren Broady, who joined us at the beginning of this year as Assistant Leader of Learning of Mathematics.

Welcome to all the new parents and students. Please feel free to make contact with the Mathematics faculty if you have any questions or concerns.

Renee Pickles and Lauren Broady

Leaders of Learning

Mathematics