2026-11-04
13 Global Golds: Entel Students Excel at UKMT-SMC

Results of the 2026 UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge (SMC) have been announced, with 30 Entel students earning global awards — 13 gold, 11 silver, and 6 bronze. Xu Tongyuan was named Best in School, while Zhang Junxi received Best in Year. Organized by the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust, the SMC is open to students up to Grade 12 and is renowned for emphasizing logical reasoning and problem-solving over routine formula application. Its questions are both challenging and engaging, pushing students to think flexibly and precisely under pressure. Behind every medal lies a habit of thinking deeply, a willingness to wrestle with hard problems, and a genuine curiosity for mathematics. The school hopes this competition marks a new starting point — one that leads students from medals toward a lasting love for the beauty of mathematics.