UNESCO ASPNet Schools in the U.K celebrate International Day of Mathematics

By Ms Gavna Mistry, Head of Faculty (Subject Lead for Mathematics), Economics and Computer Science, Epping St. Johns School, UK

International Day of Mathematics

 

The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is a worldwide celebration. Each year on March 14 all countries will be invited to participate through activities for both students and the general public in schools, museums, libraries and other spaces. Read more here: https://www.idm314.org/

 

 

Our International Pi Day

 

On the 14th of March we celebrated International Day of Mathematics also known as Pi Day.

 

The day was kickstarted with a fabulous form time activity with students creating complex 3D shapes using origami which was created by Mrs Perry.

 

All the Maths teachers were dressed in Pi related clothing which the students found very funny and got some interesting conversations going about the value of Pi.

 

There was a competitive Pi Recital Competition at lunchtime with students competing against each other to recall the longest number of digits of Pi. It was a riveting battle but our winner was Oscar Ruthven from Year 9 who unbelievably remembered 113 digits of Pi. A fantastic accomplishment - well done! 

 

This was all rounded off by some sweet and savoury dishes that were served in the canteen at break and lunch to stick with the theme. Quite literally!



UNESCO ASPNet 

 

The UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPNet) currently connects schools worldwide around work to promote UNESCO ideals and, in particular, the themes of education for sustainable development, global citizenship education and inter-cultural and heritage learning.

 

Here is the link to the UNESCO ASPNet website. It's free to join and you will be connected to over 12,000 schools and colleges in 182 Countries, providing access to free resources and reciprocal learning projects.

 

If you would like to apply please email Ann Beatty ann.beatty@stevesinnottfoundation.org.uk


Ms Gavna Mistry • March 30, 2023

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