Living Maths

Last chance for Irish students to enter the Irish Kangaroo Maths contest. It ends on 22 May 2026. register now to take part: https://www.kangaroomathsireland.com/
ONLY STUDENTS BASED IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
The event is done digitally so no marking for teachers necessary! The event can run on any device that has a browser. Over 7 million students take part in the international Kangaroo Competition world wide. This is your chance to see how you fare against some of the best students out there. Papers available for 1st Class up to 6th Year. Only 80 Euros for your whole school to take part! Students can also participate in the papers of grades that are older than theirs.

Don't miss the exciting interview with Mike and Luke Bell on 21 April at 6pm SAST ( 12pm ET) and 5pm (BST). Watch the Livestream here https://youtube.com/live/gBTFMUAScC4?feature=share
Mike and Luke hold a few world records. They built the fastest drone in the world! It travels at about 650km/h! That is super fast. If you would like to join in on the interview via Zoom, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/5iaopNhgXZDa1wQ28 We can only take a maximum of 100 in the zoom.

Q and A with Mike and Luke Bell - 21 April 2026 at 6pm (South African time) Mike and Luke hold a few world records. They built the fastest drone in the world! It travels at about 650km/h! That is super fast. If you want to learn about their story, find out how they built the drone and what the next record will be then you will not want to miss this.

🚀 Save the Date: Space Educators Conference 2026
We’re excited to announce that Parklands College Secondary Faculty will be hosting a Space Educators Conference during World Space Week, from 8–10 October.
In collaboration with Space, Sakhikamva, Trinity Preparatory School of Florida, and Living Maths, this inspiring three-day event will bring together educators passionate about innovation, space, and future-focused learning.
Led by Richard Knaggs, Lee-ann Steynberg, and Don Duffield, this conference promises to ignite curiosity and expand horizons in STEM education.
📅 Mark your calendars — more details to follow.

Launch your career in aviation 🚁✨ Fully sponsored Drone Pilot training now open! Limited spots.
Apply via link in bio.

Catch The College of Magic at the Cape Town Science Centre & Living Maths' BIG BIRTHDAY BASH, this coming Saturday, 29 November 2025. FREE ENTRY all day! 🤩

Visit their pop-up space on the CTSC exhibition floor between 09:00 and 14:00 to meet magicians, and enjoy live magic demonstrations!

Don’t miss their special beginner-friendly magic workshop (limited spaces available):

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲.

Ages: 10+
Duration: 20 minutes
Times: 11:00 & 12:00
Capacity: Max 20 participants per session

Register for the workshop upon arrival at the CTSC - arrive early to secure your seat!

** The book, 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮’𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 by the College of Magic & Richard Wiseman, will be on sale for R150, making excellent birthday or Christmas gifts.

View the full programme for the Big Birthday Bash here: https://www.ctsc.org.za/big-birthday-bash/

Celebrating 30 Years! Join us on the 29th of Nov.

The Cape Town Science Centre and Living Maths are celebrating BIG birthdays this year, we’re 25 and they’re 30!! 🎉🎂 Join us on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 for a Birthday Bash to remember! 🥳

From 09:00 - 16:30, you can enjoy a full day’s programme with FREE ENTRY and access to all exhibits, hands-on workshops, shows, tours, demos and panel discussions!

HIGHLIGHTS:

The launch of three NEW exciting spaces within the CTSC:
- ECD area with fun activities for the little ones
- Innovation Studio powered by Sasol
- Wizards Board Games - The Chris Legg Collection

Activities:
- “Party Central” - A dedicated party area with lucky draws, yummy treats, balloon art, face painting and so much more!
- Living Maths Mathemagics Show - Not to be missed!
- Famous CTSC Hands-on workshops and Science Shows
- 360 Photobooth
- College of Magic demonstrations (and more!)

Take a peek at the programme here: www.ctsc.org.za/big-birthday-bash/

Stay tuned to our social media platforms and website for more exciting programme announcements and birthday surprises! 🤩

No pre-booking is necessary - simply arrive at the CTSC (370B Main Road, Observatory) and register for the workshops and activities of your choice!

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This Big Birthday Bash Open Day, celebrating 25 years of the Cape Town Science Centre and the vital role of science centres in public education, is brought to you by MTN South Africa, the company that provided the start-up funding for a science centre in Cape Town back in December 1998. Our story began then, and the MTN Sciencentre officially opened its doors in November 2000, at Canal Walk Shopping Centre.
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Teachers and Maths Fans,

I am excited to announce that the 2025 International Living Maths Olympiad is coming up soon. The papers are set for K-9 and students can write them as individuals or pairs. Teachers, to register for the event and receive all the question papers and instructions visit https://www.livingmaths.com/?page_id=245

Living Maths Olympiad - Living Maths The 2025 International Living Maths Olympiad The 2025 Living Maths Olympiad will commence on 13 October of 2025. The South African leg of the Olympiad will end on 21st of November 2025 and the International leg of the Olympiad will run to 19th of December 2025. Only Schools and teachers may register...

Living Maths Space Tour 2025 is officially over. The Incredible NASA Astronaut, Commander Susan Kilrain impressed the Western Cape and parts of the Eastern Cape with her incredible story, message and ability to connect with students and the community. We ended in Mossel Bay today and what a wonderful last event. Thanks to Commander Kilrain, her wonderful husband, Colin, the beautiful towns of Plett, Knysna, George, Humansdorp, Port Alfred Mossel Bay and of course Cape Town for the warm reception and enthusiasm that you showered on us. Mossel Bay Tourism, Plett Tourism, Sakhikamva Foundation, Fatima Jakoet thank you for your valuable partnership for this tour. Thanks to my loving family who either missed me or were delighted I was away for 1 weeks. I'll find out when I am finally back home. Looking forward to an awesome space tour for 2026. Where will we go, who will be joining us? Watch this space!