Inaugural ‘First Mathematics Challenge’

Posted: 5th July 2019

Lower I and Upper I rejoice in Maths.

The inaugural First Mathematics Challenge, aimed at pupils in Years 3 and 4 was recently sat by Lower I and Upper I.

Forty-four of our pupils sat the challenge this year and we had some wonderful results across both year groups.  Ms Cattigan, teacher in the Juniors and Form Teacher, Upper II Alpha, reports:

‘In this, the inaugural First Mathematics Challenge (FMC) we gained gained 31 Bronze Awards, 10 Silver Awards and 2 Gold Awards which went to Sarah Kamar and Enya McDermott. Special mention must be given to Rin Hirasawa who achieved full marks and gained a Full Marks Award. Congratulations to all the girls who took part!

The First Mathematics Challenge (FMC) has been specifically created to give all pupils in Lower I and Upper I the opportunity to take part in a National Challenge.  It offers an enjoyable and exciting experience for all pupils across the two year groups, boosting confidence in Mathematics and showing children the different way questions can be asked. We believe in the importance of Problem Solving as a means of helping pupils develop their reasoning skills.

Produced by The Mathematical Association, alongside their Primary Mathematics Challenge (PMC) which is geared for Years 5 and 6, the FMC is designed to make pupils think outside the box. Many of the problems are not heavily reliant on mathematical knowledge, but can be solved by logical reasoning.

Why not have a go at solving these sample questions?’

  

Categories: Junior Whole School
Strengthening Our Community: The Return of Boys to our Preps and Pre-Preps

We are excited to share that, from September 2026, boys will begin moving up from our Nursery into Reception, marking the gradual reintroduction of boys into our Prep and Pre-Prep School.

This step reflects growing interest from families who value our strong holistic ethos and unique grounds and setting and would like their sons and daughters to share their educational journey together.

At St Augustine’s, our strong sense of community, academic excellence, and deep care for each individual child remain at the heart of everything we do. This is a natural evolution of our school rather than a change to who we are, building on our strengths and allowing us to offer the same joyful, inspiring education to even more children.

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  • Prep & Pre-Preps Open Day – School in Action (Nursery to Year 6)
    Tuesday, 23rd September
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Senior School Open Day (Year 7 and above)
    Saturday, 20th September
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM