All classes in John Bramston are named after inspiring British citizens.
We are lucky to have leading mathematician, Professor Nira Chamberlain as our class namesake.
We are lucky to have leading mathematician, Professor Nira Chamberlain as our class namesake.
Reception Chamberlain have been learning about Professor Chamberlain,
and this week were able to ask him some questions during a live Zoom chat.
and this week were able to ask him some questions during a live Zoom chat.
The children wanted to find out more about Professor Nira Chamberlain's love of maths,
as well as his time at school.
as well as his time at school.
He was asked if he enjoyed phonics. He said that he loved lessons, but always enjoyed maths most.
Prof. Nira Chamberlain was asked what he wanted to be when he was a 5 year old.
He told the children how much he loved football, and dreamed of being a footballer.
He told the children how much he loved football, and dreamed of being a footballer.
We also found out that there are numbers bigger than '40', and that we can always 'add one more'.
Thank you to Professor Nira Chamberlain for speaking with the class and for answering their questions.
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