Some of our brightest Year 9 Mathematicians recently headed to Newcastle University for their first Bright Sparks event! Joining students from across the North East, they explored the fascinating world of Fermi estimates – using approximations and logical thinking to estimate answers to seemingly impossible questions. Challenges included working out how many people could fit on the Isle of Wight! It was a fantastic opportunity to stretch their mathematical thinking, tackle real-world problems and discover how Maths can be applied beyond the classroom. Well done to everyone involved!