We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our female students in the UKMT girls’ competitions, which took place on 22nd September. Their exceptional performances reflect both their dedication and the strength of mathematics within our Sixth Form.

Mathematical Olympiad for Girls
A 2.5 hour competition featuring five Olympiad-style problems, including questions requiring full written solutions and rigorous mathematical reasoning.

• Kristy Ho – Best in School, Distinction Certificate and Bronze Medal

Kristy's exceptional performance placed her amongst the top scorers nationally, earning her automatic qualification for the British Mathematical Olympiad Round 1 (BMO1), which will take place in November. This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to her mathematical talent, perseverance and problem-solving ability.

Mathematical Competition for Girls
A 90-minute competition consisting of five challenging multi-part answer only problems that test ingenuity and problem-solving skills.

The following students were awarded Distinction Certificates:

• Kaitlyn Lee – Best in School
• Hailey Cheng
• Merryn Hughes
• Nia Dimitrova
• Anna Ciripitca
• Hannah Beer
• Joann Jyothish

In addition, eight girls were awarded Merit Certificates, a testament to their dedication and talent.

Building on these successes, on 7th October an impressive 187 Sixth Form students took part in the UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge. The remarkable level of participation highlights the enthusiasm for mathematics across our school community and reflects the thriving culture of problem-solving and academic ambition among our students.