Published:
10:21 AM June 2, 2021
Year 9 pupils at Ormiston Venture Academy in Gorleston took part in maths Olympics including challenge to make bridge to support bag of sugar.
- Credit: Ormiston Academies Trust
Students from Norfolk have seen their exceptional problem-solving skills take them to the finals of a ‘maths Olympics’ to compete against pupils from academies from across the country.
A group of Year 9 pupils at Ormiston Venture Academy in Gorleston had to give a presentation, take a speed maths challenge in the final of the competition put on by Ormiston Academies Trust, which runs 40 academies across England.
The team, which included Megan Beales, Bethany Cooper, Dominic Dlugosz, Jessie Higgins and Evie Williams, also had 15 minutes to use tubes, elastic bands, paper and cellotape to construct a bridge that could support a bag of sugar for a minimum time.
Both started their teaching career in 2002. Prior to her time with Flegg High, Mrs Williams was vice principal at Ormiston Venture Academy.
Mrs Williams said: “I have been proud to work with OAT schools for more than a decade and have seen first-hand just how incredible this community is.
Kate Williams has been appointed as the new principal of Ormiston Denes Academy in Lowestoft, and will start her new role in September. Picture: Ormiston Academies Trust
- Credit: Ormiston Academies Trust I am extremely excited to begin work with everyone at Ormiston Denes Academy and would also like to express my thanks and gratitude to everyone at Flegg High.