Competition Mathematics is very important as it allows gifted learners extension and opportunities to excel further in the subject while developing critical thinking skills. All learners are exposed to non-routine problem-solving and develop their problem-solving abilities when preparing, practicing for and writing Math Olympiads. We are fortunate to participate in a few Math competitions annually.
HORIZON MATHS COMPETITION
The Horizon Maths Competition is a Western Cape education Department initiative and more than 15000 learners participate annually. Our Grade 5, 6 and 7 learners all have the opportunity to participate in the first round of this competition. Those who achieve 50% and above go through to the second round and then the top 100 learners are celebrated. EVery year, we have been fortunate in that we have had learners who have achieved this amazing feat and feature in the top 1% of Mathematicians in the Western Cape.
SPINE ROAD HIGH REGIONAL MATHS OLYMPIAD
The top 20 Mathematics learners In Grade Seven participate in the annual Spine Road Olympiad. The first round is an online paper. The top 100 learners then qualify to write the final round at Spine Road high. We generally achieve good results as we have won the individual and team competition for the last four years.