Maths

• Mathematics Competitions.
All students have an opportunity at each key stage to take part in a UKMT mathematics challenge.  It is a fun activity involving problem solving.
We participate in World Maths Day, competing against students from other countries.

• Masterclasses.
Year 10 students have the opportunity to attend a masterclass at Greenwich University on codes and ciphers based upon the work of Simon Singh.

• Jaguar Mathematics Challenge.
Year 7 pupils take part in the annual Jaguar Mathematics Challenge along with year 6 pupils from some of our feeder primary schools, developing their problem solving skills.

• Intermediate Certificate in Personal Finance.
All year 12 students have the opportunity to study for a level 2 qualification in Finance.  The course is designed for students to learn about the legal and practical constraints on the sources and uses of money; the methods of organising their money through detailed personal budgeting; the use of appropriate bank and building society accounts and the use of foreign exchange.

Year 7 Parents Challenge - Fun Maths

In November the Maths Department invite all Year 7 parents to an evening of Fun Maths.  We provide information about the setting system in Maths, modern calculation methods and Functional Skills.  We also provide an opportunity to experience My Maths (an online programme), some problem-solving games and the Fun Maths boxes. 
Parents have found in the past the evening to be an enjoyable and informative experience, commenting that: “The level and scope of the Maths material was made interesting and fun and I am sure the other parents would agree that a pleasant and insightful time was had by all.”