The Rivers CofE Academy Trust recently held its first trust-wide Maths Championship. 

The Maths Championship, delivered by Helen Owens, Education Consultant, featured an exciting range of mathematical challenges, puzzles, and problem-solving tasks. Pupils worked in their school groups to accumulate points, showcasing their mathematical knowledge in a fun and competitive environment. The event was specifically designed for Year 3 and 4 pupils, who participated in teams of six.

All schools competed in Heat 1 and 2 of the championship with Summerhill Primary Academy, Dudley Wood Primary School, St. Peter’s Droitwich CofE Academy, Northwick Manor Primary School, Great Witley CE Primary School and Cranham Primary School qualifying for the final.

The final consisted of five challenging rounds, which included a quickfire maths word association game and a Countdown round with a twist - teams had to use all six numbers to make the target number.

The final was closely contested, with only a few points separating the top teams. Cranham came in second place, while Great Witley emerged as the overall winner.

Pupils commented on how fun and exciting it was to compete and meet children from other schools.

The Maths Championship is just one of many trust-wide enrichment projects this year, including a dance festival, an art project, and the box car rally, which won the STEM Project of the Year award in 2024 and is up for the award again this year. These enrichment projects are part of our strategy to provide an extraordinary education for every pupil, fostering a love for learning.