by Audrey Lim Tan
Gold Coast, AUSTRALIA – Amidst the warnings of bushfires in Australia, 57 students trooped to the land down under and brought home 4 Gold medals, 7 Silver Medals, 19 Bronze Medals and 27 Merit Awards during the 2020 Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad Extended Round (SEAMO X).
Now on its 2nd year of holding international rounds, SEAMO X is the extension or final round of the SEAMO (South East Asian Mathematical Olympiad) which was held in 18 countries around the world on September 2019. Medalists of the SEAMO 2019 competition were then invited to join the extended round held Gold Coast , Australia from January 17 to 20, 2020.
The competition took place at Dreamworld Convention Hall where 600 students from 10 countries namely Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Australia, and the Philippines were welcomed by SEAMO Co-Founder and Chief Examiner Mr. Terry Chew (Singapore), and SEAMO Executive Director, Mr. Roy Lo (Indonesia).
The competition is open to students in Grades 1 to 12. The written paper consists of 15 non-routine real world Mathematics problems that requires the use of critical thinking skills.
Awarding took place at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Center where students and their parents were treated to a sit-down dinner and awards presentation. The Philippine team was led by Ms. Gina Guerra of the Mathematics Trainers’ Guild (MTG), Philippines . MTG is the Country Partner of SEAMO in the Philippines .
Below is the full list of winners:
GOLD AWARDEES:
Felinwright Ninokyle Mesias Salaman Central Elementary School
Zion Skye Earl Carmelo Uy Ateneo de Manila Grade School
Joaquin Gabriel Malachi Antonio de Castro Xavier School
Oniluv Troy Tabujara Ateneo de Manila Senior High School
SILVER AWARDEES:
Ibarra Lee Coro De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Angela Clare Lim Tan Tarlac Living Faith Academy
Hezekiah Etian Sagayaga University of the Philippines Integrated School
Miguel Justino Ladion Paref Springdale School
Juliana Elisha Go Tarlac Living Faith Academy
Sebastien Albert Castro Colegio de San Agustin
Daniel Dave Cruz Pasig City Science High School
BRONZE AWARDEES:
Andrea Ancheta De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Javier Sandrino Reyes De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Jazeil Moira Nicolas Colegio de San Agustin – Binan
Emilio Javier Uysipuo Xavier School
Feivel Pulusan Hope Christian High School
Hans Bentley Sio Kong Hua School
Karlo Francisco Sur City Central School
Enrique Alonso Pioquinto De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Kailyn Jian Tan Immaculate Conception Academy
Magnus Rex Navarro Ateneo de Manila University
Naomi Rachael Pascual Saint Pedro Poveda College
Rohan Gerard Herrera Ateneo de Manila University
Sean Omar Francisco Colegio San Agustin – Makati
Sean Pio Derrick Angeles Xavier School
Wilhelm Colin Barcenas Ateneo de Davao University
Isabela Gabrielle Lomibao Philippine Science High School – Main Campus
Kyle Xander Flor Co Bethany Christian School
Kelgie Andrew Ong Ateneo de Manila University
MERIT AWARDEES:
Francis Deinmel Legaspi SPED Center for the Gifted – Kalayaan SBFZ
Lucas Antoine Aldave De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Paul Anderson Ongchan Chiang Kai Shek College
Ayeka Belle Yamagishi Elizabeth Seton School
Bryce Nicolas Chua Chan Xavier School
Ciara Kelzie Gudoy Miriam College Quezon City
Daniel Jehremiah Asis The Bridge School
David Liam Tan Xavier School
Dylan Koji Roxas-Chua Xavier School
Ethan Bryan See Oro Christian Grace School
Ian Sean Uy Xavier School
Jared Christian Cruz Xavier School
John Iain Inigo Aguada De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Kean Riley Go Tong Xavier School
Kenzie Timothy Ong De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Simon Jovir Acelar Ateneo de Davao University
Zachary Isberto Xavier School
Aegean Noah Nakila MSA Whiz Kids Academy
Elizabeth Joanne King Bethany Christian School
Kai Wyn Uy Xavier School
Kara Victoria Chua Immaculate Conception Academy
Venisce Elisha Rodriguez La Marea Academy
Andrei Geline Ziganay Holy Child Catholic School
Mil Gerard Tancawan Xavier University Junior High School
Gerard Aurellano Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus