Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series: Maths Games Days
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR YEAR 5/6 BLACKBURN GAMES DAY
MAV is excited to be running maths games days to be delivered across the state as part of The Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series.
- VCES Games Days are funded Victorian Department of Education and Training, and are only available to government schools in Victoria.
- We are excited to included students in Yrs 5/6 in 2023.
MAV will deliver a series of Mathematics Games days for students from Yr 5 to 10. These will be delivered across the state, in metropolitan and regional schools.
Each region will host a separate Yr 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10 event.
The aim of this program is to challenge high ability students in a fun, challenging, collaborative and competitive mathematics-based games day.
Teams of students compete for a variety of prizes including individual prizes for creativity, contribution to group work, and lucky door prizes. Lateral thinking wins the day!
A Maths Games Day is an opportunity for students to;
- apply and develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills in a setting where Maths is regarded as fun and worthwhile;
- work with like-minded high ability students from a diverse range of schools;
- participate in mathematical activities and games without the usual classroom pressures;
- work effectively in teams and develop strategies to work collaboratively to solve problems;
- enhance their problem-solving skills;
- get excited about mathematics, whilst being rewarded through prizes and awards.
Enrolment:
Enrollment is only for high ability students in metropolitan and regional Victorian Government schools.
- Activities will be appropriately tailored to the needs of high-ability students.
- Activities will be free for participating schools and students.
- Bookings can be made through our events page, once events open for registration.
Venues and dates:
- VCES Games Day venues are currently being sourced. If you are interested in hosting an event pleae contact Mel Savic.
- At all venues: Start time: 9.15am registation for 9:30am start, End time: 2.30pm
- Virtual days: Start time: 9:30am, End time: 1:30pm
Regions |
School |
Term |
Date |
Bendigo |
Eaglehawk North Primary School Yr 5-6 |
2, 2023 | 26th April |
Rochester |
Rochester Secondary College Yr 7-10 |
2, 2023 | 27th and 28th April |
Mildura |
Merbein P10 College Yr 5-6 & Yr 7-10 |
2, 2023 |
11th and 12th May |
Pascoe Vale |
Pascoe Vale Girls College Yr 5-6, Yr 7-8 & Yr 9-10 |
2, 2023 |
24th - 26th May |
Belgrave South |
Belgrave South Primary School Yr 5-6 |
3,2023 | 9th August |
Ringwood |
Ringwood North Primary School Yr 5-6 |
2, 2023 |
16th August (FULLY BOOKED) |
Balwyn |
Balwyn High School Yr 7-8 & Yr 9-10 |
3, 2023 |
17th August - YR 7/8 (FULLY BOOKED)
18th August - YR 9/10 (FULLY BOOKED) |
Wendouree |
Wendouree Primary School Yr 5/6 |
3. 2023 |
30th August (FULLY BOOKED) |
Mt Rowan |
Mt Rowan Secondary College Yr 7-10 |
3,2023 |
31st August (FULLY BOOKED) |
Yr 5/6 Virtual |
Online |
3, 2023 |
11th September (FULLY BOOKED) |
Shepparton |
Grahamvale Primary School Yr 5-6 |
4, 2023 |
5th October (FULLY BOOKED) |
Shepparton |
TBA |
4, 2023 |
TBC |
Yr 7/8 and 9/10 Virtual |
Online |
4, 2023 |
9th October (FULLY BOOKED) |
Yr 5/6 Virtual | Online | 4,2023 |
30th Oct (FULLY BOOKED) |
Box Hill |
Box Hill High School Yr 9-10 |
4,2023 |
5th Dec (FULLY BOOKED) |
Box Hill |
Box Hill High School Yr 7-8 |
4,2023 |
6th Dec (FULLY BOOKED) |
Blackburn |
Blackburn High School Yr 7-8 |
4,2023 |
7th Dec (FULLY BOOKED) |
Blackburn |
Blackburn High School Yr 5-6 |
4,2023 |
8th Dec (SPACES AVAILABLE) |