Maths News
Senior Mathematics Student of the Week
Chloe Villani became part of the St Joseph's family just this year, but already she is showing how amazing she is at Mathematics! Not only is she one of our most promising accelerating students (taking on Year 12 Further Mathematics while she is still in Year 11), but Chloe is also showing how it's done at her own Year 11 level!
In Maths Methods, she has so far received an A+ result for every assessment, including both end of unit exams. Chloe has strengthened and enhanced her natural aptitude for this subject by consistently working as hard as she can to deepen her understanding of every topic we study and her efforts are definitely paying off!
Congratulations Chloe on an amazing first semester at St Joes! We are truly looking forward to seeing how much you can continue to grow and shine over the second half of the year!
Mrs Fontana
High Growth Junior Students
Congratulations to the following Year 7-9 students who have achieved 300% growth or higher on their most recent test.
| Georgia Henderson | 467% |
| Cooper Healey | 400% |
| Solomon Welch | 400% |
| Elliot Lewis | 367% |
| Archie Johnson | 333% |
| Xavier Carmichael | 300% |
| Byron Chisholm | 300% |
| Jaxon Hogan | 300% |
| Hugo Monnich Vo | 300% |
| Annabelle Turner | 300% |
Town Squared – a FREE game to build Maths confidence
An opportunity is available for you to try a new game-based platform that helps your children to better understand maths, builds their confidence, reduces maths anxiety, and provides you with insights and tips along the way.
We are excited to announce that the whole platform is currently free!
Download here - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/town-squared/id1570197726
Developed by Playlunch Games with The Mathematical Association of Victoria, Town Squared is a game that immerses children in a beautiful multiplayer world that weaves maths concepts and financial literacy learning into gameplay. Children play interesting scenarios in a collaborative and encouraging environment with their friends, applying the maths they learn in the classroom as they go.
The game also provides families with access to our Family Portal, with resources including articles by MAV that explain maths concepts, and home activities to encourage children’s interests and maths skills.
Help change a conversation about maths from one of avoidance and fear, to one of curiosity and skill-building.
Town Squared is a safe environment for children and families:
- kidSAFE certified
- No advertising to children
- No cyber-bullying
- Designed with screen time in mind
- Your data is safe and secure
Currently available for iPhone and iPad, with Android and PC versions coming soon.
https://www.townsquaredgame.com/
Rhys Leslie