SDFAS Students Shine at the First AEFE Tournoi de Mathématiques in Boston by Talena Smith
Last week, eight of our students traveled to Boston, Massachusetts with Mr. Vidal and Ms. Smith to participate in the first-ever AEFE Tournoi de Mathématiques. Representing SDFAS, our students competed in two divisions: a CM (5th Grade) team comprised of Yasmin, Cora, Aurelia, and Eric; and a Collège (Middle School) team of Isaiah, Priyanka, Alice, and Maïlys, working through a series of challenging individual and collaborative mathematical problems alongside students from AEFE schools from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
We are thrilled to share that our CM team earned an impressive 3rd place finish, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, perseverance, and teamwork. Our Collège team also performed admirably, successfully tackling many of the demanding group and individual exercises against a field of highly competitive middle school teams. Closing ceremonies were presided over by Nobel laureate in Economics, Esther Duflo.
Beyond the competition, students had the opportunity to experience a bit of Boston’s winter weather—including a bit of snow and chilly temperatures—and to explore the city. Highlights included brief visits to both MIT and Harvard, giving students a glimpse of two of the world’s most renowned universities.
Throughout the tournament, teachers and event organizers consistently praised our students for their collaborative spirit, focus, and exceptional politeness. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented SDFAS, both mathematically and personally. Their hard work, curiosity, and teamwork made this inaugural tournament a memorable and successful experience for everyone involved.