Comox Valley math class wins national competition

Royston Elementary School class wins Sumdog’s Canadian National Math Competition

Dec. 6, 2018 6:30 a.m.
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Mr. Webb’s Grade 5/6 class at Royston Elementary School won first place in Sumdog’s Canadian National Math Competition, beating all other classes that were registered. A total of 1,123 students participated across Canada and each of these students answered 1,000 math questions during the week-long competition. Photographed are students in Mr. Webb’s class that finished in the top 50 across Canada. Photo submitted

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