Pupils at a primary school in a village near Bath have discovered how to have fun with numbers whilst also learning about the importance of maths thanks to the NSPCC’s Number Day.
Clare Seal with children from St Mary’s CofE Primary School in Timsbury | Photo © NSPCC
Children at St Mary’s CofE Primary School in Timsbury welcomed financial coach and author Clare Seal earlier this month.
Number Day was first started by the NSPCC 25 years ago and is designed to encourage children to take part in maths-based activities whilst also raising money for the children’s charity.
At St Mary’s, children were dressed up in number-themed costumes and accessories and took part in a variety of maths challenges and activities throughout the day.
Clare led an assembly for the whole school where she spoke about how maths can be fun whilst highlighting the importance of numbers.
She then held a workshop for Year 6 children where she talked to the class about how maths can help with future careers and gave some practical financial advice at pocket money level.
She said: “It was such a privilege to partner with NSPCC for Number Day this year. The children were so engaged, with some wonderful costumes and so much to contribute.
“It’s so exciting to see such a great initiative building momentum and proves that maths can be made exciting for all children.”
Jamie Thomson, Head of St Mary’s, said: “We absolutely loved celebrating NSPCC Number Day this year! It was an incredibly fun and engaging day where the pupils had a great time dressing up as digits, showcasing their creativity and excitement for the theme.
“It was wonderful to see how each student brought their own unique flair to the occasion, from colourful costumes to clever number-inspired accessories.
“Throughout the day, their enthusiasm for numbers was truly inspiring, as they eagerly embraced a variety of number challenges designed to engage their problem-solving skills and spark curiosity.
“Whether working in teams or individually, the children threw themselves into each task with great energy and determination.
“To top it all off, we were thrilled to welcome a very special guest—author and finance expert Clare Seal. Her visit added an extra layer of excitement and inspiration to the day, as she shared insightful stories and practical advice with the pupils.
“Her presence made the event even more memorable and reinforced the importance of numbers in both everyday life and future careers.”
