Maths Week Scotland 2018

Our pupils and staff were celebrating all things mathematical as part of this national initiative. This included:

Higher Maths Inter-Authority Student Conference

The Maths department were delighted to plan and host this event which included students and staff representing 6 local authorities: St Thomas Aquinas Secondary (Glasgow), Turnbull High (East Dunbartonshire), St Peter the Apostle High (West Dunbartonshire), St Benedict’s High (Renfrewshire), St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High (South Lanarkshire). This event enabled students and staff to share their experiences of their mathematical journey so far – the challenges and support as well as sharing top tips for success.

We were also joined by Craig Spence from Skills Development Scotland, who gave an inspiring presentation on the diverse range of career pathways beyond school for our young mathematicians.

Students then participated in a workshop, delivered by University of Strathclyde post-graduate student, Jon Devlin, on the use of Mathematics in the control of infectious diseases.

Our guests left with a Maths goody bag, which included Maths Week cupcakes specially designed and made by our own Mrs Varty.

Senior Students at St Joseph’s Primary

A group of our S6 pupils were delighted to be invited by University of Strathclyde to work with their post-graduate student to deliver workshops with pupils at St Joseph’s Primary School.