MATHS FEST CHAMPIONS!. . . .The jubilant Steelstown Primary School pupils celebrating their success on Friday. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : .

placeholder image — MATHS FEST CHAMPIONS!. . . .The jubilant Steelstown Primary School pupils celebrating their success on Friday. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : .

107 brilliant photographs from the first ever Maths Festival in Derry’s Guildhall

By Jim McCafferty

Published 12th Feb 2025, 13:10 BST

Updated 12th Feb 2025, 13:24 BST

‘A fantastic festival alleviating the fear of maths!’ was how organiser Dr. Sumeeta Gupta, summed up the inaugural NI Match Festival when 1,000 students from 16 schools descended on the Guildhall at the weekend.

The festival featured engaging workshops, interactive competitions, and inspiring talks from experts - all aimed at fostering a deeper appreciation for mathematics.

Here is a selection of photographs from the fantastic showcase event in the Guildhall.

81. Foyle Kumon hosted NI Maths Festival in Derry's Guildhall 24 (66).jpg

. Photo: Jim McCafferty

Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir pupils Aidan and Aodhan enjoyed the Foyle Kumon NI Maths Fest in the Guildhall. : .

82. KEITH MOORE

Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir pupils Aidan and Aodhan enjoyed the Foyle Kumon NI Maths Fest in the Guildhall. : . Photo: KEITH MOORE : Jim McCafferty

83. Foyle Kumon hosted NI Maths Festival in Derry's Guildhall 24 (63).jpg

. Photo: Jim McCafferty

84. Foyle Kumon hosted NI Maths Festival in Derry's Guildhall 24 (65).jpg

. Photo: Jim McCafferty

News you can trust since 1772

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice