The Academy specialises in the subjects of Mathematics and ICT, and the importance of these disciplines is emphasised throughout the curriculum. During the year, students have been encouraged to take part in various national mathematics events to assist them in their learning.
A group of Year 10 and 11 students recently took part in the Intermediate Level of the UK Maths Challenge, and John Thorne and Natricia Rathbone both won a bronze award. The annual competition sees students from across the country pit their knowledge against each other in a challenging one hour test, and following this recent success, a group of Year 8 students will now be taking part in the Junior Level of the competition later this year.
Natricia said: “I enjoyed being part of a team and knowing that we were in competition against other schools, because every answer counted. I am really pleased that I won a medal and would like to take part in something like this again.”
Vice Principal and Head of Specialism Sally Ganner said: “I am so pleased to see the students getting involved with extra-curricular maths activities. They have quite clearly enjoyed themselves.
“Part of the work we do to promote our specialism and enhance learning opportunities is about encouraging students to use maths outside of the classroom environment, and these types of extra-curricular activities are a great way to do this.
“We aim to develop a community of intelligent and inquisitive young mathematicians here at Oasis Academy Brightstowe, and want to show students how mathematics can have meaning in their lives outside of the Academy.”
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