Shells team shines in maths challenge

Congratulations to our team of mathematically-minded Shells who recently took part in the UKMT Team Maths Challenge at Bolton School. 

Organised by the UK Maths Trust, the team challenges are designed to give students an opportunity to tackle a variety of engaging mathematical activities whilst developing all-important teamwork and communication skills. 

Competing against 21 other North West schools, the team, consisting of Dev Varma (SHWAL), Patrick Stananought (SHGLA), James Pierce (SHGLA) and Cameron Christie (SHGRO), worked well together to take eighth place.

Deputy Head of Maths, Helen Sugarman, accompanied the team. 

She said: “This was a really impressive result for the team, especially as all of the other teams had two members from the year above.

“Our third year pupils were unable to join us because of their end of year exams but this group of four Shells pupils were more than a match for the competition.”