Clever Cantamath competitors
Cantamath returned to Christchurch on Wednesday after being postponed two years in a row due to Covid restrictions.
The normally annual mathematics competition involves students in years 6 to 10.
The winners of this year's teams competition were:
- Year 7: 1st Cobham Intermediate, 2nd Heaton Normal School, 3rd Middleton Grange.
- Year 8: four teams reached the golden 100 points 1st Rangi Ruru, 2nd Queenspark Primary School, 3rd Christ the King School, also to reach 100 points Cobham Intermediate.
- Year 9: 1st with 100 golden points St Andrew’s College Team 1, 2nd Burnside High School Team 3, 3rd Christ’s College Team 1.
- Year 10: 1st with 100 golden points Papanui High School Team 1 (pictured), 2nd Christ’s College Team 1, 3rd Burnside High School Team 2.
The overall winners of the Cantamath Displays Competition were Jessica Ritchie (year 8 from Christ the King School) for her dynamic model and Noah Palmer (year 7 from Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto) for his dynamic model.
Congratulations to the winners and all those involved.
Unlock the Answer: Today’s Riddle is Trickier Than You Think!
What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
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Riddle Me That: Ready to Test Your Wits?
If the prisoner tells a lie, he'll be hanged;
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What can he say to save himself?
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Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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66.1% Yes
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31.5% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below