Hi I’m Lennox and I love maths.
I came up with the idea to create a maths festival when I saw details for an event overseas run by an organisation called the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF). But since it was too far away, I came up with the idea to do one myself!
So, I contacted JRMF because they help run a lot of these events around the world and I created the Meet Pi Maths Festival, together with help from my parents and other supporters.
The reason I’m doing this is because I want to help others who want to do more maths that is fun and interesting! So think about it more as puzzles and problems to have a bit of fun with and perhaps might notice some patterns involved.
I have picked activities that are mostly very hands-on with a mix of puzzles, games, problem sets and craft challenges that will be good for participants of different abilities, so everyone should be able to have fun and get just the right amount of challenge. You can also meet others to work together with and there will be Activity Leaders to support you too.
One aspect of the festival that’s really important to me is its non-competitive atmosphere. That means no scores, no time-limits and definitely no prizes. This way it will be more fun and accessible for everyone, especially for those who don’t find their maths at school easy or enjoyable to do.
I am hoping the Meet Pi Maths Festival will support all young people to develop their creativity and confidence using maths.
I hope you can make it to enjoy the 2024 festival which has been made possible thanks to the Victorian Government through the North East Community Fund, a Banyule City Council Community grant and the support of the Mathematical Association of Victoria, Math Teacher Circles, all of our supporters and fabulous team of volunteers – I am so grateful to each of you.
Lennox
Meet Pi
