Minister provides funding for provincial math competition

Judy Foote, Minister of Education, presented a cheque in the amount of $4,000 to Graham Wood, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers� Association Science and Mathematics Special Interest Council to support the Senior Mathematics League Competition for 2002.

This provincial contest is organized by the school boards in the province in partnership with the Faculty of Mathematics and Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

"I am pleased to see our students getting involved with competitions that complement their math instruction in the classroom while challenging them to gain more knowledge. Extra curricular activities are important in the overall development of young people. In addition to the competition, the students will be able to spend time with university professors and discuss options for post-secondary education and career plans," said Minister Foote. "I thank the organizers of this provincial contest which will provide an enriching experience for our students."

The Senior Mathematics League Competition involves more than 1,000 students who participate in district competitions, with winners participating in the provincial challenge. The competition will take place at Memorial University, St. John�s Campus, on May 4.

Media contact: Catherina Kennedy, Communications, (709) 729-0048.

2002 04 30                        9:40 a.m.