52 pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 took part in this year’s Primary Maths Challenge back in late November. Nearly 70% of our entrants won bronze, silver or gold certificates in this national competition of mathematical knowledge and problem solving. The questions are a bit more challenging, and a bit more fun, than a normal maths test, for example: “Erica bought a pencil, a rubber and a ruler for £1. Fritz bought three pens for 75p. Geraldine bought two rubbers and a pen for 45p. Horace bought a pencil, a ruler and a pen. How much did he have to pay?” Prestigious gold certificates were awarded to Alex (6W), Josh P (5B), Max (6S), Aislinn (6W), Lissy (6S) and Joel (6S). Joel’s top score might yet earn him a place in February’s National Final.