UNSW Mathematics Competition

Each year 100% of the children in Years 3-6 sit the various UNSW Australasian Schools Competitions with excellent results. While some schools only allow their talented children to sit these tests, at Hawkesbury Independent School we do not select which children sit these tests, but rather use the tests as a way of familiarising all of our primary children with the format of external testing. Children learn the skills of taking part in a multiple choice type test, including how to complete the information about themselves, how to interpret the questions and how to complete the computer-marked answers sheet. The tests are taken under exam conditions and are sent away to be marked externally.

A special mention to Amy and Rune who were each awarded a Distinction Certificate in this very difficult test. Congratulations also to Pailey, Jake, Jarrah, Kiarra, Zac, Reagan, Jeremy, Maaika, William and Marco who were each awarded a Credit Certificate. Well done, children! Over 35% of our primary children won special awards in this competition. A great result for our small school.