Now that first term has settled and we are starting to get into a routine it is time for me to introduce myself. I am the Numeracy Development Coordinator. It is my role to look at numeracy across the school. We have set an ambitious plan and I will aim to provide monthly updates.

This first update is to let you know of opportunities that are upcoming. These opportunities are available for any student who would like to extend their understanding of how maths can be used in real world settings. If they are interested in being involved in any of the opportunities know, please have them talk to their maths teacher or contact me at parogers@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au

• Maths Olympiad: suitable for students in Years 7 – 8. Five rounds held throughout the year at school. Round 1: 25 March
• Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition (CAT): Suitable for students Junior (years 7–8), Intermediate (years 9–10) and Senior (years 11–12) at school, Wednesday 29 April 2020
• Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC): Suitable for students Junior (years 7–8), Intermediate (years 9–10) and Senior (years 11–12), held at school, Thursday 30 July 2020
• Tournament of the Minds (TOM): Suitable for students up to Year 10, across discipline areas and working in teams, held in the Geelong Region (Deakin University, Waurn Ponds) - Sun 23rd August TBC
• School of Information Technology Maths Competition: Suitable for students in Year 10, held at Deakin University, October 2020 TBC

We are trying to get a team together for IM2C: The International Mathematical Modelling Challenge (IM²C) which is a new team-based mathematical competition for Australian secondary students run at schools. Entries close early March. Please contact Ms Jobson urgently if interested.

Dr Pauline Rogers, Numeracy Development Coordinator