Mathematics News 

End of Term 4:

Mathematics 

Online Simulated Maths Challenge Success

Our students recently participated in the Online Simulated Maths Challenge, a rigorous international competition that measures problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and higher-order thinking against students from around the world.

We are incredibly proud of the following participants who represented our school with dedication and enthusiasm:

- Nubaid Ekram

- Rishi Kandeepan

- Ethan Waterhouse

- Reyansh Kesarwani

- Abigail Raymer

- Jet Nguyen

- Samhitha Sridharan

- Anusha Kesarwani

- Revan Patel

- Kathir Elango Srilatha (Elitist)

- Sun Wung Lee (Elitist)

- Jamie Yin (Elitist)

- Jacob Ord

- Jason Raymer

This year’s challenge produced outstanding results. Students who score between the 80th and 95th world percentile are recognised as Elitists, a title awarded to high-performing mathematicians. Students who score above the 95th percentile earn the prestigious title of Champion.

We are excited to announce that the IMC Champions from our school are:

- Jacob Ord (Champion)

- Jason Raymer (Champion)

Achieving Champion status places these students within the top performers globally—an exceptional accomplishment.

All five of our highest-achieving students have also been invited to participate in Round 2 of the Two-Round Challenge, giving them the opportunity to further extend their mathematical talents in the next stage of international competition.

We congratulate every student who took part and commend their commitment to excellence. Their achievements reflect the strength of our maths program and the hard work of our learners.

Victorian High Ability Program – Term 4

This term, Rafael Andrade, Kintan Chakraborty, Adele Evans, Abhya Gupta, Anusha Kesarwani, James Sanders, Zac Schuant, Reuben Singh and Michael Volpertwere selected to participate in the Victorian High Ability Program (VHAP) in either Mathematics or English. This Department of Education initiative provides enrichment opportunities for high-achieving students, allowing them to explore advanced content beyond the standard classroom curriculum.

In Mathematics, students explored a range of engaging and challenging topics, including paradoxes, the Fibonacci Sequence, and strategies for solving problems using the "Three Es": Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Elegance. The program encouraged students to think critically, identify patterns, and approach mathematics with creativity and logic.

The VHAP program ran for nine weeks and was delivered online by specialist educators. Our students embraced the experience with curiosity and confidence, demonstrating excellent commitment to their learning.

We congratulate all participants on their achievements and look forward to seeing how they continue to extend their learning in the future.

Amanda Tate

VHAP Coordinator