MATHEMATICS DAY SUPPORTED BY SCHOOLS, AGENCIES
WALKERSWOOD, St Ann; March 27, 2025
Walkerswood Academy celebrated their Mathematics Day with an expo under the theme “Beyond the Numbers: Creating Change, Inspiring Innovation”, on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
With support from other schools in the area, it was a day to showcase Mathematics in all glory, at the Academy, St Ann.
(Students taking instructions as they are involved in problem solving)
Principal Nadine Atkinson Walker said that the day was another initiative to strengthen the mathematical outcomes of students creating an impact and also supporting the National School Learning Intervention Plan (NSLIP), an initiative from the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information.
(Mathematics Ambassadors at Walkerswood Academy — chosen because they did well in Maths)
The chief engineers of the day were the acting head of the department, Monica Somers, and Stafford Knight, mathematics teacher. The ancillary staff, administrative staff and additional members of the academic staff helped to make the day a success.
Some exhibitors for the day were: The host school; Walkerswood Academy, Walkerswood Basic School, Camperdown Primary, Golden Grove All-Age, Moneague College, Bank of Nova Scotia, and Unicomer Jamaica Limited (COURTS).
(Principal Nadine Atkinson Walker and Shavaugh McGaw, one of the Mathematics Ambassadors)
In addition, there were Math games, puzzles, presentations and booth interactions throughout the day.
The Principal said: “Overall the day was very successful and we hope to make it even better next year.
