Hans Woyda Competition Update

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After last year’s early exit in the knockout rounds, Wilson’s School entered this year’s Hans Woyda competition with renewed determination. Having battled through the group stage, the team — Anthony (Year 9), Abhinav (Year 11), Idhant (Year 12), and Akshay (Year 13) — set their sights on a historic semi-final spot. Standing in their way was an experienced Sutton Grammar side, promising a tense and competitive quarter-final clash.

From the very start, the match lived up to expectations. Both teams scored points across the opening rounds, staying neck and neck as they navigated through a range of number theory, algebra and geometry questions under timed pressure. However, by Round 5, Wilson's found themselves trailing 24-28 after a challenging team round and a particularly tough geometry section. With their semi-final hopes hanging in the balance, the team needed a strong response.

And that’s exactly what they delivered. Wilson’s edged ahead in Round 6 before producing a stunning performance in the speed round, winning 6 of the final 8 questions. Their resilience and quick thinking under pressure secured a 40-34 victory, marking their furthest-ever run in the competition.

With momentum on their side, Wilson’s now turn their focus to the semi-finals against King's College School (which will be held on Tuesday 18th March), with both teams bidding for a place in the final!

Article written by Akshay (Year 13)