Azhaf Ejaz Winner of Scottish Mathematical Challenge 2023

That this House congratulates Azhaf Ejaz from St Monica's Primary in Pollok on winning a gold medal in 2023’s Mathematical Challenge; further recognizes Azhaf's achievement in winning the coveted Scottish Mathematical Council Mug in the same competition; commends the Scottish Mathematical Council, which has organised the event for pupils since 1976; notes that the competition challenges junior mathematicians from across Scotland to answer 12 increasingly difficult problems by themselves; recognises Azhaf's further achievement in winning a Gold Award from the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust, an award which encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques; further recognises that this prize is normally contested by children in High Schools and that as an exceptional student, Azaf was invited to participate via Lourdes Academy, which he will attend in the future; and sends our best wishes to Azhaf for an undoubtedly bright and positive future.