Inews Update 4

Mathematics Comp 2015

Northcote High School had 89 participants in this year’s Australian Mathematics Competition across all year levels. The Competition provides students with the chance to demonstrate their mathematical problem solving ability. Mofan Li of 12I was awarded a Medal for his outstanding performance in the Senior Division. Only 12 Medals were awarded in this division Australia-wide. He has been invited to accept this Prize at the awards ceremony in Perth. Matthew Lyons of 8F also received a Prize in the Junior Division. This places him in the top 0.3% in year 8 Australia-wide. Hayden Nunn of 7L was awarded a High Distinction in the Junior Division and Marlon Bargh of 9F was also awarded a High Distinction in the Intermediate Division. This places both students in the top 2% in their year levels. The school was awarded a further 30 Distinctions (top 15%) and 39 Credits (top 50%).

Informatics Olympiad 2015

Northcote High School had two entries in the 2015 Australian Informatics Olympiad. This competition tests the student’s ability to solve mathematical problems using computer programming. We hope to increase the school’s participation in this competition next year. Issa Chanzi of 9E was awarded a Bronze Certificate for placing in the top 50% of entries.

The Mathematics Faculty congratulates all students on their participation. Information regarding entries for next year’s Mathematics Competitions will be distributed in early 2016.

Ms Kirsty Phillips

Mathematics Competitions Coordinator

Workshop for a Preston School

The Department of Education  is currently reviewing secondary school provision in Preston. 

A workshop is being held to ask local people for feedback on the review’s approach and help develop a rigorous process for determining school provision needs, as well as share information and explore local issues and perspectives. 

We would like to invite you to participate in the workshop. 

The review is expected to focus on the suburb of Preston and the immediately surrounding areas of Northcote, Coburg, Thornbury and Reservoir.

When:  6pm - 8pm, Wednesday 28 October

Where: Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, (cnr Bell Street and St Georges Road, Preston )

Anyone wishing to attend the event should register through Eventbrite - click here.

Those who have registered will be given priority in the event the venue reaches capacity.

Jackie Mansourian

Community Renewal Officer  |  Children Families and Community, City of Darebin