National Mathematics Day 2012
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012 marks the centenary of the birth of Alan Turing, noted for the significant contributions he made to Mathematics and Computer Science. Turing is remembered particularly for leading the code breaking teams of Bletchley Park during World War II and the subsequent cracking of the Enigma Code. This year, National Mathematics Day activities focused on codes and code breaking. Students in schools across the Diocese celebrated this day by taking part in activities related to creating and deciphering codes, as well as other enjoyable activities related to Mathematics. At St Lawrence’s in Coonabarabran, Y2 particularly enjoyed making codes for their friends to break.
throughout the grades. As well, the equipment is being used in conjunction with SMARTboards which were installed throughout the School at the end of 2011 At St Joseph’s Catholic School in Oberon, Kindy, and Y1 and Y2 split up into groups for a variety of activities including Bingo,
At Holy Family School in Kelso, Kindergarten students worked on the time, an appropriate activity to celebrate a centenary since the birth of Turing. Y3 engaged in practical activities around the theme of ‘probability’. Holy Family recently purchased a large quantity of practical maths equipment with the help of the P & F Association. The hands on equipment will consolidate student learning
Mothers Day at St Michael’s Dunedoo
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gorgeous sunny afternoon, lots of pampering and spoiling were the order of the day for our Mother’s Day Celebration. We massaged, we painted and we let our Mums know just how special they really are to us. Some home made treats and divine tea and coffee completed the afternoon before reality arrived again! Grandmas and Mums alike were treated like the Queens they are in our eyes. We hope they enjoyed a wonderful day with their families.
3D shapes and interactives. Stages 2 and 3 did quizzes and number blasters in the playground. At St Mary’s in Orange, an athletics carnival took place on National Mathematics Day, however this did not stop the school celebrating this important day on the calendar. Principal Kerrie Basha periodically read out maths based questions to the children over the microphone. The first child to provide the nominated teacher with the correct answer won bonus House points. Follow up activities on codes took place on the following Monday in Peer Support Groups St. Matthew’s in Mudgee traditionally celebrates Pi Day - commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi) . It is celebrated on March 14th (or 3/14 in month/day date format), since 3, 1 and 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the decimal form. How? Well at St. Matt’s, this important day on the Mathematical calendar is marked by creating - and eating - lots of pies! Patricia Eakin
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