Student Excellence Program
Challenge your high-ability students with engaging, hands-on maths experiences designed to extend their thinking and problem-solving skills. Our expert-led half-day and full-day incursions provide rich mathematical exploration, tailored to complement the Student Excellence Program. Book now to inspire and extend your students beyond the classroom!
Cracking the Code – Exploring Ciphers & Secret Messages
In this immersive workshop, students will step into the world of cryptography, uncovering the secrets behind ciphers and encoded messages. They will explore historical and modern encryption methods, from simple substitution ciphers to more complex systems used to protect information. Through hands-on activities, students will encrypt and decrypt secret messages, learning the logic and mathematical principles behind each method. They will also apply their knowledge to create their own coded messages and challenge their peers to crack them. This engaging session enhances problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical thinking, while introducing students to the fascinating world of secret codes and secure communication.
Rise to the Challenge: Think, Solve, Succeed!
Are you ready to challenge your mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills? . As you navigate through a collection of logic puzzles, rich problems, and brain teasers, you'll need to recognise patterns, think critically, and collaborate effectively. Success will require more than just calculations—you'll need the mindset of a true mathematician: persistence, resilience, and a passion for uncovering mathematical truths!
Echoes of History: Writing with Ancient Alphabets
In this hands-on workshop, students will explore ancient alphabets and symbols, from hieroglyphics to early writing systems. They will discover how these scripts shaped communication, recorded history, and shared knowledge. Students will then craft their own clay tablet, inscribing symbols from an ancient alphabet to experience early writing firsthand. To deepen their understanding, they will also begin creating their own alphabet, reflecting on the evolution of communication. This interactive session fosters an appreciation for the origins of written language and the creativity behind early communication systems.
Think Outside the Box: A Puzzle-Making Workshop
In this engaging workshop, students will sharpen their critical thinking and creativity through logic and brainteaser puzzles. They will explore various puzzle types, including riddles, pattern recognition, and lateral thinking challenges, learning how different reasoning strategies aid problem-solving. After analyzing examples, students will design their own unique puzzles, considering structure, challenge level, and creativity. This hands-on session fosters logical reasoning, problem-solving, and collaboration in a fun and interactive way.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Half Day Price: $38.50 per student
Full Day Price: $72.00 per student
Minimum numbers apply, get in touch for more information.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Half Day incursions: 9:00am - 12:00 (times can be negotiated according to timetable).
Full Day incursions: 9:00am - 3:00pm (times can be negotiated according to timetable).
A classroom/learning space is required, along with access to a projector.