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Merrin School maths team scoops title

left to right: The Year 7 Merrin School cantamaths team of Tony Yang, Shane Barr (teacher), Dave Go, Sam Lok and Jessica Lee.

Merrin School Year 7 class has again scooped the prestigious Cantamath trophy for that age group.
It's the third time the school has won the Year 7 trophy and teacher Shane Barr said it's a remarkable achievement.
"As a full primary competing against larger intermediates and private schools we like to think this win challenges a perception that these schools offer a more challenging programme."
More than 200 teams from as far afield as Timaru and Greymouth contested this sought after trophy and its Year 8 equivalent earlier this week. This is the 40^th year of the competition and Barr said that as always it was an exciting and vibrant event with parents and supporters cheering the contestants on loudly. 
- The Press

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/press-communities/5520147/Merrin-School-maths-team-scoops-title 

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