Princethorpe Pupils Rise To The Senior Mathematics Challenge

This challenging competition, held under formal exam conditions, requires students to tackle a series of multiple-choice questions. The papers are then marked externally by the UKMT, with the highest-scoring pupils receiving Bronze, Silver, or Gold certificates.

Targeted at Sixth Form students, Princethorpe selected 29 skilled mathematicians from both the Lower and Upper Sixth to compete in this year’s challenge. The demanding nature of the competition is designed to stretch and sharpen mathematical thinking and the College is thrilled to announce exceptional results.

A special congratulations goes to Upper Sixth Former, Zach Hawkins, who earned a Gold certificate and was recognized as the school’s top performer. Additionally, Lower Sixth student Daniel Ovens-Gibbs achieved a Gold certificate and was named the best-performing student in his year group. Zach’s and Daniel’s outstanding performances also secured them a place in the prestigious Senior Kangaroo Challenge. 

Gold certificate and Senior Kangaroo qualifiers: Zach Hawkins, Samuel Divers, Samuel Elden and Daniel Ovens-Gibbs.

Silver certificate: Oliver Dyke and Annabel Brimley.

Bronze certificate: Keshav Gupta, Sam Stevens, Jesse Esler, Megan Thandi, Mohammad Abedi, Jamie Capelett, Tom Leret, Lucas Summers and Kathryn Flegg.

Well done to all the pupils who participated and many thanks for their efforts. We hope you found the experience both challenging and rewarding!