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Gold Standard in Mathematics Excellence

We are delighted to celebrate our students’ outstanding achievements in Mathematics. Performing with distinction, our students have excelled in national competitions, with our brightest students in the top 10% of the nation. One exceptional Year 9 student, Hansen Z, is one of Queensland’s top Mathematics students and is part of the national top 100 cohort.

The talent of our students is nurtured and supported by our dedicated and gifted teachers. This year, the honoured 51Сʪ with its highest accolade — the 2026 Gold Maths Active School Award.

AMC Results Showcase Student Achievement

The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) challenges students to think critically and solve complex problems. This year, our students delivered exceptional results:

  • Year 3: 13 Distinctions, 2 High Distinctions
  • Year 4: 14 Distinctions, 4 High Distinctions
  • Year 5: 27 Distinctions, 4 High Distinctions
  • Year 6: 11 Distinctions

Congratulations to Arthur Z (Year 4), who earned the award of Best in School. These results reflect not only academic excellence but also the perseverance and growth mindset our students bring to their learning.

APSMO Olympiad Success

Our Year 6 students excelled in the APSMO Maths Olympiad, with several placing in the top 10% nationally. Congratulations to the Top 10% achievers:

  • Yvonne C, Olivia C, Ryan C, Hannah C, Julian G, Lucas H, Taejun K, Riley L, Stella L, Grace W, Zack W, Henderson Y, Jayden Y, Enoch Z

Special congratulations to the recipients of the High Achievement Award: Jimmy S and Andrew M.

Advanced Mathematics Achievement: Hansen Z (Year 9)

Hansen has excelled in the MathHQ–Pre-AIMO program, earning a Special Mention Certificate for a perfect score on the Term 2 Prac. Paper and participating in the national top 100 cohort. Hansen has also been invited to the Term 4 Olympiad Program – Proof and Algebra, recognising him as one of Queensland’s top mathematics students. His outstanding achievements this year include:

  • AMC – High Distinction
  • ICAS Mathematics – High Distinction
  • MathHQ Advanced Number Theory – High Distinction
  • “Have Some Fun Online” – 1st Place
  • Kangourou sans Frontières – Distinction

Teacher Achievement: Mr Nicholas Lim

Congratulations to Mr Nicholas Lim, Secondary Head of Mathematics, recognised as a 2026 Gold Maths-Active Educator by the Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers. This honour also celebrates the contributions of Mr Lim to Mathematics education in Queensland, including authoring chapters in leading senior Mathematics textbooks.

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