WASCZ | Celebrating Academic Excellence for Competition Winners

Every year, WASCZ students earn many certificates, medals and trophies for their outstanding performances in prestigious academic competitions across the globe. After collecting many accolades this year, WASCZ students and teachers have won over 75 such awards. This marks an impressive milestone to proudly gather, recognise the achievements of our students and praise their hard work and dedication. It also demonstrates the school's commitment to excellence, a recognition that we all can take pride in.

A small group of our award winners, with their maths teachers, 

Ms Chen, Ms Jin, and Mr Perkusic.

Among the many academic competitions in which our students won prizes include the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge, Senior Mathematical Challenge, AMC10, AMC12, the British Mathematical Olympiad and numerous other Maths, Physics and Chemistry competitions. These competitions are known for their rigorous testing and high standards, making our students' achievements even more commendable.

G12 student N. Chen (Fonteyn), who achieved Gold in the Senior Mathematical Challenge and a Medal of Distinction in AMC10, shared how her experience shaped her academic pathway. She emphasised the personal growth and learning experience she gained, saying: "Taking part in extra competitions takes a lot of effort, so you need to make sure that you are committed before you decide to participate. However, taking part in a competition helps you to think from different perspectives and definitely helps your learning."

Impressively, around half of our students' awards were top-level accolades, including many gold awards, distinctions, and several special merits. We are thrilled to announce that several WASCZ students scored in the top 1% and top 5% of competitors in AMC12, one of the world's most respected and challenging academic competitions. 

A small selection of the top awards, including gold certificates, distinctions, 'National Top 10%,' and 'Global Top 1%.'

In addition, WASCZ received two awards for being a Merit Roll School and an Honor Roll School in the AMC 10 and AMC12 competitions, respectively. These awards are only given to schools whose students perform outstandingly, highlighting our continuing commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. We were also honoured with the same award last year.

E. Li (Elgar), G12, also achieved a Medal of Distinction in AMC10. He explained how the school' s curriculum and educational ethos helped him: "This competition is an unforgettable and valuable experience. The school's mathematics curriculum encouraged me to repeatedly and deeply discuss mathematics, establish mathematical thinking, dare to face challenges, go through hardships, and finally experience the joy of achievement after proving myself."

E. Li (Elgar) is awarded his Medal of Distinction by Assistant Headmaster (Extension) Mr Fielden

Ms L. Jiang, our Head of Mathematics, commented, "I am so proud of all the students and teachers for their efforts and successes in maths competitions. Once again, a big congratulations to all award winners!"

Participation in these contests enhances students' understanding of their subjects and fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a spirit of healthy competition. They offer excellent opportunities to demonstrate academic ability, determination and resilience to universities during the application process. 

Two students receive their awards for their excellent performance in a global maths competition.

Our students have participated in a diverse range of competitions, showcasing their versatility and our school's commitment to holistic education. This commitment is evident in the wide array of competitions our students have excelled in, from business simulations to art and from physics to interdisciplinary challenges.