At the end of March, Pontefract Academies Trust had the pleasure of hosting the very first PAT Primary Maths Championship, bringing pupils together from across our seven primary schools for a day of fierce competition. This event was a celebration of the mathematical talent within our Trust and an opportunity for our brightest young minds to showcase their skills.
Each of our seven primary schools entered a team of six students who were carefully selected for their outstanding abilities in Mathematics. The pupils competed in three challenging rounds: Relay Round, Puzzle Round, and Buzzer Round, which determined the two schools who would reach the grand finale.
Each round was designed to test the students’ problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and quick thinking under pressure. The teams demonstrated incredible focus and enthusiasm.
De Lacy Primary School and Halfpenny Lane J, I and N School made it to the final where both teams competed head-to-head with quick fire questions and rapid problem-solving that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. In the end, Halfpenny Lane were crowned the PAT Primary Maths Champions for this year.
All pupils who attended displayed high levels of engagement and enthusiasm. The pupils represented their schools and the Trust admirably and it was a superb event that we are proud of. A huge thank you to the staff, pupils, and families who supported this event – we’re already looking forward to the next one!