The University of Otago runs the Junior Mathematics Competition, and this year marks 38 years since it began. The competition takes place in two parts. Part One is an online multiple-choice and short-answer exam. Part Two is a written exam limited to the top 15 per cent of participants from Part One. The emphasis is on problem-solving, and mathematical skills are essential, naturally, but so is careful reading!
Westlake Girls High School has been participating in this nationwide competition since 2011. This year, we had a record number of students participating (67). About 40% of the participants reached Part Two, gaining 8 Distinction awards and 18 Merit awards.
This excellent result is thanks to the preparation done by the students. The senior leaders in the Maths Competition Club led weekly lunchtime sessions to work with the juniors, reviewing past questions, sharing tips and building connections through problem-solving and logical thinking. This great achievement resulted from a collective effort by our keen mathematicians. Well done, everyone!
– TIC of Mathematics Competitions, Ms Sun Mee Kim
Students with Distinction Awards
Chloe Yang 9OBR
Emma Read 9HVN
Ria Ahn 9OBR
Kaylie Chen 9OLN
Cindy Tang 10WWR
Jessica Ding 10 HSM
Tian Zhou 10OGH
Elaine Zhou 11AED
Students with Merit Awards
Kristin Kim 9OBR
Aisling Dooley 9WRN
Ovee Dimble 9OBR
Quinn Dong 9PVD
Sacha Masters 9ANE
Kavin Vignesh 9OBR
Cindy Jiang 9 PVD
Saki Tomimoto 9WRN
Charlotte Smith 9WRN
Helen Shan 10AST
Gabeen Sim 10AMK
Meera Mistry 10HSG
Kanza Lalani 10HSG
Hannah Smith 10 WWR
Joanna Jacob 10HSG
Ella Kirkpatrick 11WDO.