Year 6 Team Maths Competition

Since 2009, LGS has hosted an annual Maths Competition for Year 6 pupils from a wide range of Primary Schools, as well as our own Junior School and Prep.

Each year there are usually 10 to 12 teams of 4 pupils including LGJS, LGS Prep (2 teams), LGS Stoneygate, plus some from St Cuthbert's, Church Langton, St Thomas More, Great Bowden, Kibworth, Overdale Fleckney, Foxton, Arnesby. 

Three LGS members of staff organise and run the day, LGS Sixth Form students help with marking papers and additional Sixth Form helpers are allocated to each team. In total, around 16 LGS students are involved.

Aims

To foster relationships with other local Primary Schools. To provide an opportunity to stretch and challenge Year 6 pupils, particularly those that are able mathematicians. To introduce pupils to children from other schools and encourage social interaction.

The event requires a large space, at LGS we have a suitable hall, and staff that are able to organise and run the event.

Background

This event has been running since 2009, organised by the Head of Maths at LGS.

Resources

The main hall at LGS is used to host the event.

4 LGS staff and around 16 LGS students organise and support the competition.

Schools to not incur any costs for entering the competitions.

A prize is awarded.

Impact

Schools return year on year.

Pupil Involvement

48 pupils benefit from the annual event, including over 30 from non-independent Primary Schools. All pupils are in Year 6.

Frequency

The event is annual and will continue indefinitely.