JPPS Maths Achievements
Jells Park Primary School
2026 Maths Achievements
What an incredible year for Maths at Jells Park Primary School!
Our students have demonstrated outstanding mathematical talent, creativity and perseverance across three major competitions: the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC), Australasian Problem-Solving Mathematical Olympiads (APSMO) and Maths Talent Quest (MTQ).
AMC 2026 – A Perfect Score for Allen!
A huge congratulations to Allen Z (Y6), who achieved a perfect score of 135 in the Upper Primary Division of the 2026 Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)!
Allen was one of only five students across Victoria to achieve a perfect score in this division. In recognition of his outstanding achievement, he received the prestigious Peter O'Halloran Award at the state awards ceremony on 5 November.
What an incredible achievement, Allen! We wish you continued success in your mathematical journey as you move into secondary school!
We are also delighted to celebrate our three High Distinction achievers:
· Ollie L (Year 4)
· Jason S (Year 4)
· Markus X (Year 4)
Congratulations to all our award recipients and well done to every student who embraced the challenge and participated in this year's AMC!
APSMO 2026 – Allen and Ethan Among the Top 10%!
This year, 20 Year 5 and 6 students participated in the Australasian Problem-Solving Mathematical Olympiads (APSMO), challenging themselves with a series of mathematical problem-solving contests.
Congratulations to Allen Z (Year 6) and Ethan C (Year 6), who both achieved outstanding results, ranking among the top 10% of Year 5 and 6 participants across Australia!
We also celebrate Nathan H (Year 5), who achieved an impressive result in the top 25%!
Well done to these high achievers and to all students who embraced the challenge, demonstrated perseverance and developed their mathematical problem-solving skills throughout the contests!
Maths Talent Quest 2026 – Outstanding Achievements and Wonderful Surprises!
This year, more than 40 students from Years 2 to 6 showcased their mathematical talents in the Maths Talent Quest (MTQ), an open-ended, inquiry-based competition. Over several weeks, students explored real-life mathematical questions, investigated their chosen topics and presented their inquiry processes and findings through slideshows. A total of 18 projects were submitted this year. Well done to everyone involved!
A special congratulations to Matilda T (Year 5), who achieved a High Distinction. Matilda attended the awards ceremony with her parents, where she received an unexpected surprise – the prestigious University of Melbourne Award! Matilda was one of only three recipients of this special award. What an incredible achievement!
The surprises didn't end there! At the conclusion of the ceremony, Jells Park Primary School was named an Outstanding School, alongside 12 other schools. This wonderful recognition celebrates the enthusiasm, creativity and hard work of all our MTQ participants in 2026!
We are also delighted to congratulate the following students and groups who achieved a Distinction in MTQ 2026:
· Aria Mc – Year 2
· Kusoom and Ella – Year 3
· Katie and Cianna – Year 3
· Oliver N – Year 3
· Isaac C – Year 4
· Jacob M – Year 4
· Dion H – Year 5
· Angela – Year 6
Congratulations to all our award recipients and every student who took on the challenge!
Your curiosity, perseverance and creative mathematical thinking have made our school community proud!
Ms Jessie Wu