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SW maths stars shine at Olympiad

Ashwini SaseedaranSouth Western Times
The WA Junior Mathematics Olympiad tested the problem-solving skills of students across the State last month. Held via satellite for South West schools, Bunbury Senior High School’s team of Karrak Gregory, Norah Harkin, Kaitlyn Myles and Jacob Van Noort scored top prize for the Year 8 category.
Camera IconThe WA Junior Mathematics Olympiad tested the problem-solving skills of students across the State last month. Held via satellite for South West schools, Bunbury Senior High School’s team of Karrak Gregory, Norah Harkin, Kaitlyn Myles and Jacob Van Noort scored top prize for the Year 8 category. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

Aiming to identify the most gifted mathematics students in the State, the West Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad tested the problem-solving skills of those in Years 7, 8 and 9.

Held simultaneously with the metropolitan competition at UWA, South West schools congregated at the satellite venue Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School for a 100 minute individual paper and 45 minute team quiz.

“Watching the students network with other young mathematicians, make new friends and solve problems together was a real buzz,” South West Mathematics Association president Tyril Houghton said.

Bunbury Senior High School and Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School scored the most wins with each school faring the best in both individual and team categories.

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