Helen Maynard – Director of Studies K-6

Earlier this week there was a distinct buzz around the Primary School. It was the Math-Athon. Students spent a full day crunching numbers, exploring patterns, problem solving and thinking creatively as they worked collaboratively to solve a multitude of Mathematics activities.

The activities ranged from exploring Art through Mathematics to calculator puzzles and cracking codes. All of these activities were planned to inspire a love and excitement of Mathematics as well as raise funds that are matched by the Jewish Communal Appeal (JCA). In addition, the World of Maths travelling Maths Show visited the Primary School. Students worked together on these unique, fun, hands-on activities.

It was a very enjoyable start to the week. Here is what some of the students thought:

“It wasn’t as tricky as I thought. I thought it was going to be much harder. I had heaps of fun today!” Gaija Avshalom – Year 6

“Problem in my Pocket and World of Maths was really fun – you did a good job of organising it. I especially liked Problem in my Pocket because you got to see other people’s ideas”. – Claire Madziar – Year 5

“The activities were fun. My favourite was Building Cup Castles because I love to build things”. – Jacob Zyl Year 1

“I really liked the Math-Athon because there were so many activities that were fun and I got to work together in groups”. Tyson Latter – Year 1

Thank you to our wonderful staff for their support. Helen Maynard, Katie Narunsky and Stacey Rosenfeld.

Students please remember to return any sponsorship money to your class teacher by Friday 18 November. Thank you for your support in this venture.