初夏时节，2023年滑铁卢数学竞赛结果在师生们的期待中出炉。在数学科目秦峰、谢晋老师带领下，经过三个月的集训，优秀的广州斐特思学子们通过自身的努力与坚持，再一次展现出他们强大的实力，从全球众多参赛者中脱颖而出、载誉而归。

The team from FCG has achieved remarkable results in the 2023 University of Waterloo Mathematics Competition. Under the guidance of our mathematics teachers, Mr Aaron Qin and Mr Jim Xie, with only three months of training, the outstanding students from FCG demonstrated their strong abilities. They emerged from the competition, which included over 20,000 students worldwide, with flying colours.

2023年滑铁卢数学竞赛全球共2万多名学生同台竞技。最终广州斐特思九年级和十年级共9名学子冲进全球Top 25%，获得最高奖项——“卓越奖”，其中九年级文同学和十年级张同学分别获团队第一名。此外，十年级团队在竞赛中斩获团队总分排名全球第六的佳绩！

A total of nine students from grades 9 and 10 at FCG made it into the top 25% globally and were awarded the highest prize, the "Distinction Award." San Wen from grade 9 and Jane Zhang from grade 10 were ranked first among them. In addition, the grade 10 team achieved an outstanding result, ranking sixth in the world in the team total score.

滑铁卢(Waterloo)数学竞赛，始于1963年，面向全球高中生，涵盖7年级至12年级。由滑铁卢大学（University of Waterloo)数学系与计算机教育中心（CEMC）举办，是加拿大官方数学竞赛。作为全球知名数学竞赛之一，它在数学领域拥有世界级的影响力。

The Waterloo Mathematics Competition began in 1963 and is one of the most prestigious mathematics competitions in the world. It covers grades 7 to 12 and attracts students from around the globe. It is hosted by the University of Waterloo's Mathematics Department and the Center for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) and is recognized as the official mathematics competition in Canada.

因滑铁卢大学在数学领域的优良声誉及传统，以及滑铁卢数学竞赛考察标准的严格性和专业性。该竞赛成绩在加拿大乃至世界知名学府已得到广泛认可，是世界知名大学评估国际学生数学水平、入学资格以及奖学金发放的重要依据。成绩排名全球Top25%的学生，被公认为英语和数学综合能力的佼佼者。学生能在竞赛中取得优异成绩，在申请数学、精算等专业时将更具优势。

Due to the university's reputation in mathematics and the competition's rigorous and specialized standards, the results of the competition are widely recognized by universities worldwide as an important criterion for evaluating the mathematical ability, qualification, and scholarship eligibility of international students. Students who rank in the top 25% globally are considered outstanding in English and mathematics. When applying for mathematics and actuarial science programs, achieving excellent results in the competition is a great advantage.

广州斐特思致力于打造更适合中国精英家庭的教育，提供中西融合的跨文化平台。为学生提供丰富的校内外学习机会，让同学们无论在学术方面，还是非学术方面都能展示自己的才能，发挥无限潜能。

FCG is committed to providing elite education and offers a cross-cultural platform that combines Eastern and Western cultures. The school provides students with various academic and non-academic learning opportunities, allowing them to showcase their talents and unleash their potential.

滑铁卢系列数学竞赛内容广泛，竞赛题目由易到难，逐渐提高，不仅考察学生的智力水平和数学能力，而且注重学子学习兴趣的提高。参加竞赛有利于提高学生的学习兴趣，和培养学生勇于挑战的精神。每年学校都会组织学生参加国际级别的数学竞赛，以利用有别于常规课程的学习经历锻炼学生的思维，激发学子潜能。

The Waterloo Mathematics Competition series covers a wide range of topics, with questions gradually increasing in difficulty, testing students' intelligence and mathematics skills and emphasizing the importance of cultivating students' interest in learning. Participating in the competition is beneficial for enhancing students' learning interests and developing their competitive spirit. Every year, the school organizes students to participate in international-level mathematics competitions, providing them with learning experiences different from regular courses and helping to develop their thinking skills and inspire even greater potential.

广州斐特思校园是同学们生活、学习、成长的乐园，也是梦想启航之地。一份份荣誉，展现了学子们浓厚的数学学习热情和扎实的综合能力。回首过往，佳绩背后是学子们坚持不懈的努力和青春奋斗的印痕；眺望未来，广州斐特思学子将继续在热血青春中谱写属于自己的春华秋实。让我们再次祝贺获得佳绩的9名学子们，希望同学们再接再厉，再创辉煌！

FCG is a place for students to live, to learn, and to grow, as well as a starting point for their dreams. The honours achieved by the students demonstrate their strong enthusiasm for mathematics learning and solid, comprehensive abilities. The outstanding achievements are a result of the students' persistent efforts and the imprints of their youthful struggles. Looking to the future, students will continue to write their own stories of success with the burning drive of their youth. Let us once again congratulate the nine students who achieved excellent results. We hope that all students will continue to strive for excellence and create even greater achievements