Earlier this month, 46 Wyke students entered the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge, a 90-minute multiple choice competition. The challenge is non-calculator so really tests the students’ mental agility and problem-solving skills.Nationally, certificates are awarded to the top 60% in the following proportions: Gold for the top 10%, Silver for the next 20% and Bronze for the next 30%. Additionally, the top 6000 entrants in the country qualify to enter the next round of the competition.Given the nature of the challenge, all of the entrants nationally tend to be strong mathematicians, so to achieve any of these certificates is a fantastic result, so congratulations to all of our winners and participating students.Of particular note, 5 of our students, including 2 first years gained Gold certificates, which is an incredible achievement and they have reached the threshold for the follow-on round of the competition later this year. #MakeItHappen
