Star of stage, screen and tram, Capt'n Snooze, foe of Jeff Kennett, comedian extraordinaire - and maths lecturer.
On Wednesday August 8th, the school was lucky enough to have Rod Quantock, of Good News Week and Captain Snooze fame, bring along his successful one-man play, "A History of Mathematics".
To celebrate Maths Week, Rod Quantock spoke to our year sevens and grade sixers from neighbouring primary schools (Ormond, Murrumbeena, Valkstone, Gardenvale and Hampton Primary Schools).
The students, as well as a number of staff from all of these schools, chuckled along to Rod's unique style of entertainment.
We all enjoyed hearing about time and space, big and small numbers, as well as famous mathematicians such as Xeno and his sister Xena, Pythagoras and others. Thanks Rod for a fun day and all students and staff for their support. It should stimulate some interesting discussion in class!
Especially the discussion of Xena!
Page by KEL and Mr Corkill
Xeno's sister Xena: maths warrior princess.
If you were inspired to know more about the history of maths, this is the place to go.