ADDING up the wins, four local students have come away with a top position in a recent Maths Challenge Day competition against some tough opponents.

Year 4 pupils from Cameley CEVC Primary School in Temple Cloud proved to be maths wizards when their team took part in a ‘Year 4 Maths Competition’ day hosted by Prior Park College in Bath on Thursday, November 20.

Dexter, Octavia, Tilly and Aster worked together against 14 other school teams to tackle six brain-bending challenges that tested everything from logic to teamwork. Challenges ranged from cracking codes to creating a marble run from spaghetti. The Cameley team came third overall.

Sarah Shearn, Key Stage 2 class teacher said it had been a pleasure to accompany the children to the Maths Challenge Day and praised their team working skills, which ultimately led them to a top three ranking.

She said: “It was an absolute pleasure to accompany some of our Year 4 children to Prior Park College for the Maths Challenge Day. The whole team approached each activity with incredible resilience and determination; even when the maths tasks really stretched them.

“Their teamwork was outstanding, and they supported each other brilliantly throughout the day. They were fantastic ambassadors for Cameley School and we couldn’t be prouder of their effort and attitude.”

Tilly in Year 4 said: “I really enjoyed the day. There were lots of different maths activities and some were quite hard, as we had never done them before. I was most proud of all our team work because we worked really well together and I am happy that we came third.”

Cameley CEVC Primary School is part of the Partnership Trust based in Radstock.

To find out more about the school and what it can provide visit the website at www.cameleyprimaryschool.org