Monday 8 August was Year 9 Maths Games Day, a day to explore and challenge our mathematical abilities in captivating and real-life applicable ways.
Seven others, Ms. Lesnjak and I started the day with a trip to Southern Cross Grammar, who openly welcomed us to an organised, communal event. With over thirty schools attending, split into groups, we were able to bond over a skill of math through a series of games and tests. Beginning the day, we participated in a strategic game of Ken-Ken puzzles, a different form of Sudoku. Following recess, we came back to the most challenging part of the day; the problem-solving group test. With a set of twenty questions, we were challenged with numerous problem-solving worded equations. We were challenged to test all our mathematical knowledge in order to solve these challenging questions.
Once again, followed by lunch, we came back to a school versus school math tournament. Finally, to finish off, we competed in a group relay, with various questions to answer in a limited amount of time. 
Although we did not come out as the top school, we came out with a good day overall and a memorable school event to look back to.

Zalaika Farrugia – 9WO