It is with immense pride and joy that we announce a remarkable achievement in the field of mathematics. Our students have shown extraordinary prowess in the University of Waterloo's Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest (CIMC) and Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC), held on November 16th, 2023.

The CIMC and CSMC, organized by the University of Waterloo, are among the most esteemed mathematics competitions in Canada. They challenge young mathematicians to explore and enjoy mathematics at a deeper level, with rigorous and thought-provoking questions that test not just mathematical knowledge, but also the ability to apply logic and problem-solving skills in novel ways.

This year, 14 of our talented students participated in these contests. I am thrilled to share that an unprecedented 50% of our participants - 7 brilliant young minds - have been awarded the coveted Distinction Award. Achieving a Distinction Award in these contests is a significant achievement, as it requires reaching a high cutoff score set by the University, indicative of exceptional mathematical skill and understanding.

Moreover, our celebration extends further as two of our Distinction awardees have achieved the highest honor - they are the top scorers in their respective categories, earning them an honorary medal for their outstanding performance. This accomplishment is especially commendable and showcases the high caliber of talent nurtured at our school.

The Canadian International School is incredibly proud of all its participants. Your achievements are a reflection of your hard work, our school's commitment to academic excellence, and the supportive environment we provide for our students to flourish.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the awardees and their families. This success is a result of collective effort, and I must commend our faculty for their unwavering support and dedication to our students' academic growth.

As we celebrate this achievement, we eagerly anticipate future successes in upcoming contests. I am confident that our students will continue to demonstrate their exceptional abilities and make us proud. 

Warm regards,

Derek James Berthel

Head of Mathematics

怀着无比自豪和喜悦的心情，我们在此宣布，CISH学生在数学竞赛领域取得了骄人的成绩。我校学生在 2023 年 11 月 16 日举行的滑铁卢大学加拿大中级数学竞赛（CIMC）和加拿大高级数学竞赛（CSMC）中充分表现出了强劲实力。

由滑铁卢大学组织的加拿大中级数学竞赛（CIMC）和加拿大高级数学竞赛（CSMC）在加拿大备受推崇。这两项比赛包含严谨而发人深省的问题，不仅考验年轻数学学者的数学知识，还考验以新颖的方式应用逻辑和解决问题的能力，让他们在更深层次上探索和享受数学。 

我们有 14 名优秀学生参加了此次竞赛。很高兴地告诉大家，我们的参赛选手中有7 位才华横溢的年轻人获得了令人羡慕的优秀奖（Distinction Award），获奖占比50%，这可谓前所未有。在此类竞赛中获奖是一项重大成就，因为它需要达到大学设定的高招生分数线，这表明学生具有非凡的数学技能和理解能力。

此外，还值得庆祝的是，我们两位 "优秀奖 "获得者在各自的组别中得分最高，出色的表现让他们获得了荣誉奖章。这一成绩值得称赞，更加体现了我校在培养高素质人才方面的实力。

CISH为所有参赛学员感到无比自豪。你们所取得的成绩反映了荣耀背后的辛勤努力、学校对卓越教育的承诺以及很好地反映了学校为学生提供的良好环境。

我衷心祝贺获奖者及其家人。这一成功得益于集体努力，也感谢教师团队对学生学业成长的坚定支持和奉献，你们的付出值得赞扬。

在庆祝这一成果的同时，我们也热切期待着在即将到来的比赛中各位再创佳绩。我相信，学生们将进一步展示他们的非凡实力，我们将为他们感到无比骄傲。

此致

Derek James Berthel

数学组负责人