CEMC Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Mathematics Contests 2026
The Pascal, Cayley and Fermat (PCF) Contests are 60-minute, 25 multiple choice question Contests that are a fun opportunity for participants to explore the potential of mathematics and their role in it – past papers may be viewed here: https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/past-contests?grade=All&academic_year=All&contest_category=14
They are open to the following year groups:
Fermat - Year 12
Cayley - Year 11
Pascal - Year 10 and below*
*Students in Years 7 – 9 should look through the past papers linked above before deciding whether to enter this specific contest, or wait for the CEMC Gauss Mathematics Contests taking place in Term 3 this academic year.
These PCF contests will take place after school on Thursday 26th February, 2026. The entry fee is $40HKD, which parents will be invoiced for through our school’s ePayment system. Note that you will be automatically allocated to the contest appropriate for your year group; if you wish to attempt the level up, please email Ms Streeter after signing up. Detailed logistical information will be sent to participants around 1 week prior to the contest date.
If you wish to take part, please sign up through the Activities page on LIONeL by the 29th January 2026 deadline, and have your parents approve in LIONeL by the 30th January 2026 deadline. If you’re having trouble signing up because of a clash with another CAS Activity, please click here to let Ms Ip know and we can sign you up manually.