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PUBLIC NOTICE
With regrets, the management of Iconic Concepts Limited announce the cancellation of the 2020 Whiz-Kid Mathematics Competition scheduled to hold later this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and will reschedule at the earliest possible date.
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2019 Essex and Hertfordshire Whiz-Kid Mathematics Competition
The management of Iconic Concepts Limited is delighted to announce the winner of the 2019 Whiz-Kid Mathematics Competition. Rosanna Chen from Saffron Walden County High School, Essex United Kingdom, won the competition in a ceremony organised by Iconic Concepts Limited on Saturday, 6th of July 2019.
The CEO/MD, Mr Arinze Edward Oranye said after the event "We are thrilled to witness a new style of competition where our able mathematicians are given a chance to design, develop and present a project based on mathematical reasoning. I am proud to be associated with this initiative.
Well done to Rosanna, our winner and the runner-up, Bradley."
OVERVIEW
"The competition aims to showcase to the whole world the practical applications of mathematics. The pupils defended their projects with model structures, PowerPoint presentations, together with excellent subject knowledge. It was a total commitment from the pupils." - Arinze Edward Oranye (CEO/MD and Benefactor)
The competition started in February 2019. The first round was a written examination and 45 pupils were successful and invited to take part in the second round which was also a written examination. Three pupils were successful and subsequently invited to the award ceremony on the 6th of July 2019.
The finalists were given a mathematical project to design a scale model structure suitable for a new house of Parliament in the United Kingdom. After robust and well-articulated submissions by the finalists, Rosanna from Saffron Walden County High School emerged the winner.
CONGRATULATIONS ROSANNA!
PLEASE WATCH
Rosanna explained her mathematics project in front of a judge and packed audience before she was crowned the winner of the 2019 Whiz-Kid Mathematics Competition in the United Kingdom.
2019 Essex & Hertfordshire Whiz-Kid Mathematics Competition is now closed
Please, scroll down for Rules/Regulations and Terms and Conditions
To register, please go to the CONTACT section and complete the form. You are automatically registered once you complete the form.
Rules and Regulations
Category (A) - PRIMARY SCHOOL (year 4 and year 5)
Category (B) - SECONDARY SCHOOL (year 9 and year 10)
1) Only pupils in the academic years mentioned in each category are eligible to participate in the competition.
2) There will be a separate assessment/test for each category.
3) All rules apply to categories A and B.
4) Registration and participation are free throughout the stages of the competition.
5) Choose one of the three options below to register your school.
* Email us at edward@iconicconcepts.co.uk with the subject “Register my school.” Also provide a contact name, name and address of the school, telephone number and email address.
* Complete the form attached to the headteacher's letter and send to 176 Milwards Harlow Essex CM19 4SJ.
* Register on our website: www.iconicconcepts.co.uk. Click on the Contact section and complete the
contact form.
6) Iconic Concepts Limited is the organiser of the competition.
7) Only pupils can participate in this competition. Teachers and other school workers are prohibited from participating. They must not help or assist in any way while the students are taking the test. They may only supervise and not contribute to the input of the assessment.
8) There will be 1st, 2nd and final rounds for the competition.
9) Only 10 pupils per school can sit for the first examination. Therefore, schools are advised to select their best mathematicians.
Round 1: The date of the first assessment/test is Monday 4th February 2019. Assessment papers will be sent to the participating schools before the examination date. The duration of the test/assessment is 45 minutes.
At the end of the test, completed papers should be sent/posted to 176 Milwards Harlow Essex CM194SJ and must be received on or before Thursday 7th of February 2019. Completed papers will not be considered after this date.
Only 20 pupils will make it to round 2 from each category. They will be notified through their respective schools within one week.
Round 2: Date of assessment/test is Monday 18th March 2019.
This will be another written examination but more of reasoning. Assessment papers will be sent to the participating schools and the duration is 60 minutes.
At the end of the examination, completed papers should be sent/posted to 176 Milwards Harlow Essex CM194SJ and must be received on or before Thursday 21th of March 2019. Completed papers will not be considered after this date.
Only three pupils will be successful from each category after this stage and they will be invited to the final round. Project design task(s) shall be given to the finalists and they will have the opportunity to showcase their mathematical skills on the Award Day.
Final round: On the day, three distinguished judges will oversee the event and the overall winner(s) declared for Category A and Category B respectively if there are entrants for both categories. The pupils will have the opportunity to present and explain their individual projects. It will be a question and answer session. The venue and date (in July 2019 or earlier) will be announced at a later stage when all logistics are concluded.
PRIZES
Category (A) First and Second Runners-up
A certificate/medal, a tablet, signed mathematics books, and the associated schools will receive a certificate and 50 mathematics workbooks each.
Category (A) Winner
A trophy, a certificate/medal, a tablet, cash prize of £150, signed mathematics books and the associated school will receive 100 mathematics workbooks and a certificate.
Category (B) First and Second Runners-up
A certificate/medal, a tablet, signed mathematics books and the associated schools will receive a certificate.
Category (B) Winner
A trophy, a certificate/medal, a tablet, cash prize of £200, signed mathematics books and the associated school will receive a certificate.
The prizes listed above are from the organisers only. However, as we anticipate positive responses from potential sponsors, the prizes may increase.
Terms and Conditions
1) This competition is open to year 4 and year 5 primary school pupils (Category A) and year 9 and year 10 secondary school pupils (Category B) in Essex and Hertfordshire UK, ONLY.
2) The competition is free, and no financial obligation is expected from the participating schools.
3) There will be written assessments/tests for both categories.
4) There will be 1st, 2nd and final rounds for the competition.
5) It is the sole responsibility of the individual schools to select 10 pupils from the age range of each category for the first round of the competition.
6) Only pupils can participate in this competition. Teachers and other school workers are prohibited from participating. They must not help or assist in any way while the pupils are taking the test/assessment. They may only supervise and not contribute to the input of the assessment.
7) Iconic Concepts Limited, whose registered office is at 176 Milwards Harlow Essex, CM194SJ United Kingdom is the organiser of the competition.
8) By entering this competition, the schools and pupils are indicating their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. The organiser's decision in all matters relating to this competition is final.
9) Closing date for entry will be Monday, 28th January 2019. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
10) Routes to entry into the competition and details of how to enter can be found on our educational website www.iconicconcepts.co.uk or by returning the consent form attached to the introductory letter, signifying interest to enter pupils for the competition or by emailing us at edward@iconicconcepts.co.uk stating the name of the school, contact person, email address and writing “Register my school” as the subject.
11) The organiser reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulations OR any event outside the organiser’s control.
12) The organiser will not be held responsible for any inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party associated with this competition.
13) By agreeing to participate in this competition, you have given consent for the participants (pupils) and any adult involved, to be photographed or videoed during the competition. Also, the images and or videos from the event will be used for promotional purposes ONLY, such as in the newspapers, TV, Iconic Concepts Limited website - www.iconicconcepts.co.uk or other social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc) relevant for the promotion of the competition. The images and videos will only be used in accordance with data protection laws and will adhere strictly to GDPR regulations.
14) PRIZES, RECOGNITION & AWARDS
Category (A) First and Second Runners-up
A certificate/medal, a tablet, signed mathematics books, and the associated schools will receive a certificate and 50 mathematics workbooks each.
Category (A) Winner
A trophy, a certificate/medal, a tablet, cash prize of £150, signed mathematics books and the associated school will receive 100 mathematics workbooks and a certificate.
Category (B) First and Second Runners-up
A certificate/medal, a tablet, signed mathematics books and the associated schools will receive a certificate.
Category (B) Winner
A trophy, a certificate/medal, a tablet, cash prize of £200, signed mathematics books and the associated school will receive a certificate.
15)The prizes listed above are from the organiser only. However, as we anticipate positive responses from potential sponsors, the prizes may increase.
16) The organiser will properly acknowledge the winners, the runners-up and the winning school(s) through newspapers and other social media platforms relevant to the promotion of the competition.
17)Autographed Mathematics textbooks and workbooks authored by the renowned mathematician and award-winning author, Edward Arinze Oranye, who is also the CEO of Iconic Concepts Limited, will be presented to the winners.
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