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West and Central Mathex Challenge for Yr 9/10 Pacifika & Maori Students

West and Central Mathex Challenge for Yr 9/10 Pacifika & Maori Students

The 4th Central West Pacifika/Maori Mathex Challenge was held at St Peters College on Tuesday 16th June

On Tuesday, 16th June Year 9, Avah Ferrucci 9TAH, Maia Gascoigne 9MYK, Sam Hennah 9RSA, Aryan Liddell 9MBM, Peyton Matai'a 9RSA, Sam Richards 9RWO Lennox Johnson 9MPW and Year 10, Kaia Cash 10RNI, Cohen Casley 10TCA, Kori Churchill 10TCA, Ben Curtis 10MMS, Riley Grace 10THO, Sharlott Naicker 10TBR, Khaedon Nootai 10RNI and Marley Wright 10RCO attended the 4th Central West Pacifika/Maori Mathex Challenge, held at St Peters College, along with Auckland Girls Grammar and Waitakere College, The last for Term 2 with 2 remaining in Term 3. 

“I had a great time at Mathex this week. Despite not placing, it was still a great time and I feel we personally did better than the last time. Everyone attending tried their hardest and it was a great time, plus, overall I had a great time and I can’t wait for the next competition” - Kori Churchill 10TCA 

“I had a really fun time at Mathex considering it's my first time, I found that Mathex boosted my confidence and I met some new people. Overall it was great and I would do it again” - Lennox Johnson 9MPW 

“I had a great experience during Mathex, especially with our new team member. Mathex is a great confidence booster and helps support growth and learning throughout the school year. Overall I enjoyed Mathex and it was a great learning opportunity for me” - Aryan Liddell 9MBM 

“I had a great time today with it being a very good learning experience. We got 2nd place as well which is a good bonus” -  Marley Wright 10RCO 

“Today was a very good learning curve for our team. Mathex is always a great experience that helps me express my culture and values; I hope we can place 1st in the next event and give our school and ourselves a strong reputation” - Riley Grace 10THO 

“It was really fun and a great opportunity to learn new things and have a good time!” - Peyton Matai'a 9RSA 

“It was an entertaining experience” - Maia Gascoigne 9MYK “It was really fun and we got to work together to try and win” -  Avah Ferrucci 9TAH 

“Today was a fun day, although we didn’t get the result we wanted, it was still great to see everyone together and overall it was a very good learning experience” - Sharlott Naicker 10TBR 

“Vinaka vaka levu to Mr Talamaivao and Dr Evie Mansfield for organising us and getting us there and back safely."

by Sharlott Naicker 10TBR


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