SAN JUAN CITY LITTLE MATHEMATICIANS TO COMPETE IN INTERNATIONAL CONTESTS THIS 2019

“Mathematics as an expression of the human mind reflects the active will, the contemplative reason, and the desire for aesthetic perfection. Its basic elements are logic and intuition, analysis and construction, generality and individuality”. Richard Courant

SDO San Juan beams with pride as six San Juan little mathematicians attend the summer intensive training called Mathematical Olympiad Summer Training Program (MOSTP) at the Philippine Institute of Quezon City. This is a summer enhancement program which is compulsory to all successful Young Mathematicians’ In-House Intensive Training Program (YMIITP) trainees. The training is scheduled on April 23 – May 24, 2019 from 8:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday to Saturday. They will undergo 10 to 12 several sets of test to identify their overall performance as reference for the international competitions. They will eventually represent the Philippines in the different international mathematics competitions.

This is a result of their successful bid during The Mathematical Challenge for Filipino Kids Training Program (MCFKTP). They had to go through the intensive and comprehensive training program for the mathematically gifted elementary and high school students for 12 Saturday sessions.

The following shows the list of students and their accomplishments in various contests:

1. Lance Gabriel C. Sanone, Grade 4 - Pinaglabanan Elem. School

Grade 4 Top Scorer - Mathematics Trainers Guild MTG ( Mathematics Challenge for Filipino Kids Training Program 12 saturday training ) at Pasig Elementary School- Caruncho Center, August 2018- February 2019
MTG Whizkid Qualifier – Young Mathematicians In - House Intensive Training Program (YMIITP) at Canyon woods Resorts Club, Batangas, April 9-12,2019
High Distinction Award, IMAS 2018 1st Round (International Mathematics Assessments for School) organized by Chiu Chang Math Foundation, Taiwan
2nd round IMAS qualifier
Silver Award – 2018 National Parallel Challenge for Future Mathematicians (NPCFM) – National Competition for MTG Trainees for Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao.
Silver Award – Top 20% in the Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO) joined by 15 countries in the Asia Pacific Region.
Distinction Award - Top 20% in the region, 2018 Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC), August 9,2018
Credit Award – 2018 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) ICAS Math, sponsored by UNSW University of Southwales Austria

2. John Laurence D. Barsica, Grade V – San Perfecto Elem.School

Grade V Top 10 Scorer – Mathematics Trainers Guild MTG ( Mathematics Challenge for Filipino Kids Training Program 12 Saturday training ) at Pasig Elementary School- Caruncho Center, August 2018- February 2019
MathDap Challenger – Young Mathematicians Intensive Training Program (YMIITP) Canyon woods Resort Club -Laurel Batangas- April 9-12 2019
Bronze Award – Top 40% in the Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO) joined by 15 countries in the Asia Pacific Region
Certificate of Proficiency award – 2018 Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC), August 9,2018

3. Joaquin Arthur P. Villareal, Grade V – San Juan Elementary School

Grade 5 Top 10 Scorer – Mathematics Trainers' Guild (MTG Mathematics Challenge For Filipino Kids Training Program 12 Saturday Program), Pasig Caruncho Center, August 2018- February 2019
MTG Whizard Qualifier – Young Mathematician In-House Intensive Training Program (YMIITP) Canyon Woods Resort Club, Laure Batangas, April 9-12, 2019
Silver medalist – 2018 National Parallel Challenge for Future Mathematician Competition For MTG. Trainers for Luzon, Visayas Mindanao, held last December 08, 2018 Philippine Cultural Center Campus, Main Campus Manila
Silver medalist – Youth Excellence in Science Award February 14, 2019, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) CCP Complex Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Student's Excellence Award – A Toast to Student's Excellence Award, March 14, 2019 at Samsung Hall SM Aura Premier Taguig City

4. Christian Benedict D. Valdespina, Grade 5 – Pinaglabanan Elementary School

Qualifier – Trainers’ Guild (MTG) Mathematics challenge For Filipino Kids Training Program 12 Saturday Program)Pasig Caruncho Center August 2018-February 2019
MathDap Challenger – Young Mathematician In- House Intensive Training Program (YMIITP) Canyon Woods Resort Club, Batangas, April 9-12, 2019

5. Kristoff Nathan B. Consulta, Grade 6 – Pinaglabanan Elementary School

Qualifier – Trainers' Guild (MTG) Mathematics challenge For Filipino Kids Training Program 12 Saturday Program)Pasig Caruncho Center August 2018-February 2019
MTG Whizard Qualifier – Young Mathematician In- House Intensive Training Program (YMIITP) Canyon Woods Resort Club, Batangas, April 9-12, 2019

6. Alyssa Nichole Insigne, Grade 5 – Pinaglabanan Elementary School

Qualifier – Trainers'Guild (MTG) Mathematics challenge For Filipino Kids Training Program 12 Saturday Program)Pasig Caruncho Center August 2018-February 2019
MathDap Challenger – Young Mathematician In- House Intensive Training Program (YMIITP) Canyon Woods Resort Club, Batangas, April 9-12, 2019

All of these would not have been possible if not for the support of the generous mayor Hon. Guia G. Gomez, and the top education leaders led by the OIC-SDS Dr. Alejandro G. Ibañez, OIC-ASDS Madam Flordelisa D. Pereyra, the entire CID family, the School Heads - Dr. Lucila G. Artuyo, Mr. Dennis M. Bacle and Mr. Lloyd T. Tulaylay, as well as the parents who were always with their children since the elimination up to this time. Their show of support gave these children the extra energy needed as they willingly gave up their leisure time and focus on the training instead. They learn early on that attendance to trainings such as this allow them to grow in their character and competence in preparation for their future.

As one of the students quipped, “basagan at tuyuan ng utak ngunit ito ay alay sa mga mahal namin sa buhay at sa SDO San Juan.”