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27 November, 2024

Celebrating Excellence: BIS HCMC Students Excel on the Global Mathematics Stage

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BIS HCMC Shines at International Mathematics Competitions

BIS HCMC Primary and Secondary students have once again proven their mathematical prowess on the international stage, achieving outstanding success at two prestigious competitions. Earlier this month, our Secondary students competed at the World Mathematics Competition, hosted by BVIS HCMC, and our Primary students at the FOBISIA Mathematics Competition in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Facing challenging problem-solving rounds, high-pressure team events, and intense individual tests, they demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and determination. Their remarkable achievements, including multiple medals, top rankings, and invitations to the World Final in London, highlight the strength of our mathematics programme and the dedication of our students and teachers.

World Mathematics Competition

Nine of our top Year 12 students took on an incredible challenge at the World Mathematics Competition, hosted by BVIS HCMC. This prestigious event brought together some of the brightest young mathematicians from across Vietnam, Singapore, India, and beyond for a day of intense problem-solving, strategic thinking, and collaboration.

The competition was no ordinary test of mathematics. Across six rigorous rounds, students tackled complex puzzles ranging from logical card games and brain-teasing mathematical questions to cryptography challenges. In addition to traditional problem-solving, the event incorporated high-energy relay races and tactical decision-making rounds, keeping participants engaged and buzzing with excitement throughout the day. Even during their breaks, our students couldn’t resist the challenge—choosing to spend their free time solving additional problems!

Meet the Teams:

Team 1 – SiYeon, Gia Phu, Subin
Team 2 – Jaden, YoungDong, JaJin
Team 3 – Siyun, Leo, KangMin

Outstanding Achievements for Our Secondary Students

After a gruelling 10-hour day—on top of multiple online rounds leading up to the event—BIS HCMC emerged with phenomenal results, securing medals in every competition category and earning seven invitations to the World Final Round at Imperial College London. Some notable achievements included:

Medals for Strategy – Silver x3, Gold x1
Creativity – Bronze x1, Silver x3, Gold x1
Knowledge – Bronze x3, Gold x3
Challenge – Bronze x3, Gold x1
Collaboration – Bronze x1 team, Gold x1 team
Communication – Bronze x1, Gold x2
Golden Tickets (Top 25 students worldwide) – 7 students
Top 6 Achievers – 2 students
Subin’s Exceptional Performance – 7 medals!

Reflecting on the experience, Subin, one of our standout competitors, shared:

“More than just solving complex problems, the competition was an electrifying experience that pushed our limits in maths while allowing us to learn from other talented individuals. We built new friendships along the way and were incredibly grateful to be part of such a prestigious event. Ultimately, it was a fantastic learning opportunity that further ignited our passion for mathematics.”

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Success Continues in Jakarta

On Thursday, 13th March, eight children from Year 5 and Year 6 flew to British School Jakarta, Indonesia, to compete in the FOBISIA Mathematics Competition 2025. This prestigious event brought together schools from across Asia, including Kazakhstan, Singapore, Korea, Nepal, and China, for two days of intense mathematical challenges. With 128 students competing from across 32 schools, the event culminated in a demanding ninety-minute individual test.

Throughout the competition, our students showcased exemplary behaviour, embodying the values of our BIS Aide Memoire. Their determination and teamwork were truly outstanding, leading to an incredible performance:

Year 5 Team – Finished 10th out of 32 high-performing teams, surpassing many Year 6 competitors from across Asia.
Year 6 Team – Achieved 1st place, securing the top spot in the competition!
Special Recognition – Jay, Year 6 earned gold medal status in the Individual Challenges. Congratulations to our Primary Champions

A huge round of applause to our talented competitors:

Year 6 Team: JiHo, Jay, JuWon, and Charlotte
Year 5 Team: Olivia, Won, Chan, and Jeongrok

Mr. Andy James, Primary Maths Enrichment Leader/Year 5 Teacher, expressed his pride in the students’ achievements:

“BIS HCMC is extremely proud of all of you! Your hard work, perseverance, and love for mathematics have truly paid off. Congratulations on this incredible success!”

A Community Effort

These remarkable achievements are a testament to the dedication and talent of our students, as well as the unwavering support from our BIS HCMC mathematics specialists. A special thank you to Mr. Ben Sillitoe, Assistant Head of Mathematics, for organising the World Mathematics Competition, and Mr. Kevin McCann, Mathematics Key Stage Coordinator, for his invaluable support. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Andy James, Primary Maths Enrichment Leader and Year 5 Class Teacher, and Ms. Liz Eaton, Year 6 Class Teacher, for their dedication in preparing our young mathematicians for the FOBISIA competition and accompanying them on their journey.

This is just the beginning for our talented mathematicians. With their impressive achievements in Vietnam and Jakarta, they have proven that they are ready to take on even greater challenges. We look forward to seeing our Year 12 students represent BIS HCMC on the world stage at Imperial College London—we have no doubt they will continue to make us proud!

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