Written by: Mr Lewis C (HoF)
The Maths Faculty celebrated Pi Day last Thursday, 13th March 2025, with engaging and educational activities. The day immersed students in mathematics through challenges, puzzles, and hands-on exploration. The theme also found its way into Science classes. Students explored Pi's relevance in various scientific disciplines, from calculating gear circumference in physics to understanding molecular movement in chemistry.
Throughout the day, activities took place all over the High School. Students participated in events like a 3.14km Fun Run and a Number Hunt with 26 math questions assigned to 26 teachers they had to track down. At break time, students were competing in a Pi Recital Competition and a Stop Watch Competition, and the Stemettes (a student-led initiative) organised a ‘Pi-your-teachers’ game. Last month, Year 7 students submitted Pi-themed design t-shirts into a competition, and the winning design was worn by Maths teachers and used as a prize for many of the activities taking place.
The events fostered healthy competition and collaboration, with House Points awarded to participants and winners. Pi Day successfully demonstrated the fun and practical applications of mathematics across different subjects and sparked curiosity and excitement!
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