Competitions
Challenging Students to Excel
At MetroPrep, learning extends beyond the classroom through academic competitions that encourage curiosity, perseverance, and intellectual growth.
Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of regional, national, and international competitions that challenge them to apply their knowledge, think creatively, and perform at their highest level. Whether solving complex mathematical problems, competing in computer science challenges, presenting business ideas, debating current issues, or showcasing artistic talents, competitions inspire students to pursue excellence while developing confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills.
More importantly, these experiences prepare students for university by encouraging independent thinking, healthy competition, and a lifelong love of learning.
Why Competitions Matter
- Challenge themselves beyond the classroom
- Apply classroom learning in meaningful ways
- Build confidence and resilience
- Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving
- Develop teamwork and leadership
- Represent MetroPrep with pride
- Enhance university applications through academic achievement
Success is not measured only by medals or awards, but by the willingness to embrace challenge, learn from experience, and continue growing.
Areas of Competition
Mathematics
Computer Science
Business & Entrepreneurship
Debate & Public Speaking
Arts & Performing Arts
Annual Competition Calendar
Mathematics
| Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest | Euclid Contest |
| Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest | Fryer Contest |
| Pascal Contest | Galois Contest |
| Cayley Contest | Hypatia Contest |
| Fermat Contest | Gauss Contest |
Computer Science
| Beaver Computing Challenge |
| Canadian Computing Competition |
Additional opportunities become available throughout the school year as students pursue their individual interests and academic strengths.
Competition Highlights
Student Council Hosts the Annual Science Fair
Debate Team Represents Metro Prep at Hart House
Celebrating Student Achievement
At MetroPrep, competitions are viewed as opportunities for growth, discovery, and personal achievement.
Whether earning national recognition, representing the school at prestigious competitions, or challenging themselves for the first time, every student is encouraged to embrace new experiences, celebrate progress, and strive for excellence.
We are proud of every student who chooses to step beyond the classroom and pursue their passions through academic competition.
Challenge Yourself
View the latest Academic Results and join us in congratulating our winners!
For more information please speak with Debra McKelvey.
2020-2021
2020-2021 Waterloo Math Contest Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2020-2021 Waterloo Mathematics Contests and especially to the following winners so far:
Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest:
1st – Justin W * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Liam K
3rd – Simon Z
Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest:
1st – Jasmine Y * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
1st – Hilbert Y * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
3rd – Alvin W
Pascal Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Elliot K (Medal)
2nd – Solomon BH
Cayley Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – Nicole C
2nd – Justin W
3rd – Liam K
Fermat Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Sam L
2nd – Tony X
3rd – Jack G
* Certificates of Distinction are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all contestants worldwide
^ Medals and Certificates of Distinction have not yet been issued for Pascal, Cayley and Fermat contests
Fryer Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Galois Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Hypatia Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Euclid Mathematics Contest (Grade 12):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
# Certificates are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all competitors
2019-2020
2019-2020 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge Results
Unfortunately, the 2019 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge was not held due to global safety concerns but we look forward to competing again next year!
2019-2020 Waterloo Math Contest Results
Unfortunately, the 2016-2017 Waterloo Mathematics Contests were not held due to global safety concerns but we look forward to competing again next year!
2019-2020 Computing Challenge Results
Unfortunately, the 2019-2020 Computing Challenges were not held due to global safety concerns but we look forward to competing again next year!
2018-2019
2018-2019 Waterloo Math Contest Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2018-2019 Waterloo Mathematics Contests and especially to the following winners:
Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest:
1st – Annie G (Medal)
2nd – Jack G
3rd – Jessie Z
Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest:
1st – Gray Y * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Kevin S *
3rd – Sonny C *
4th – Zhuo C *
5th – Andy Y *
6th – Fiona Q *
7th – Eric S *
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 7):
1st – Solomon BH
2nd – Zain K
3rd – Lyle L
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 8):
1st – Jack W
2nd – Liam K
3rd – Peyton W
3rd – Shawn S
Pascal Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Jack G * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Lauren M *
3rd – Annie G
Cayley Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – Teresa C * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Jessie Z
3rd – Victor Y
Fermat Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Kevin S * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Zhuo C *
3rd – Sam L *
3rd – Wendy P *
* Certificates of Distinction are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all contestants worldwide
Fryer Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Lauren M (Medal)
2nd – Jack G
3rd – Annie G
Galois Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – Teresa C (Medal)
2nd – Jessie Z
3rd – Garry C
Hypatia Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Zhuo C # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Mara M #
3rd – Kevin S #
4th – Eric S #
Euclid Mathematics Contest (Grade 12):
1st – Gray Y # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
1st – Eric Sun # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
3rd – Zhuo C
# Certificates are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all competitors
2018-2019 Computing Challenge Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2018-2019 Computing Challenges and especially to the following winners:
Grade 7-8 Beaver Computing Challenge:
1st – Liam K (Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Solomon BH (Certificate of Distinction)
3rd – Alvaro JG
Grade 9-10 Beaver Computing Contest:
1st – Teresa C (Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Reuben M (Certificate of Distinction)
3rd – Twelve G
2017-2018
2017-2018 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2017 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge and especially to the following winners:
Sun Life Financial Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge:
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
2017-2018 Waterloo Math Contest Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2017-2018 Waterloo Mathematics Contests and especially to the following winners:
Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest:
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest:
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 7):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 8):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Pascal Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Cayley Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Fermat Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
* Certificates of Distinction are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all contestants worldwide
Fryer Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Galois Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Hypatia Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Euclid Mathematics Contest (Grade 12):
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
# Certificates are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all competitors
2017-2018 Computing Challenge Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2017-2018 Computing Challenges and especially to the following winners:
Grade 7-8 Beaver Computing Challenge:
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Grade 9-10 Beaver Computing Contest:
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
Junior Canadian Computing Contest:
1st –
Senior Canadian Computing Contest:
1st –
2nd –
3rd –
2016-2017
2016-2017 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2016 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge and especially to the following winners:
Sun Life Financial Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge:
1st – Josh W
2nd – Hunter L
3rd – Sylvia Z
2016-2017 Waterloo Math Contest Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2016-2017 Waterloo Mathematics Contests and especially to the following winners:
Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest:
1st – Kellin Z (Medal)
2nd – Deni N
Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest:
1st – Thea Y * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Sylvia Z *
3rd – James X *
4th – Hunter L *
5th – Rubin Z *
6th – Danke M *
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 7):
1st – Bronwyn R
2nd – Della M
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 8):
1st – Gerry Z
2nd – Selina W
3rd – Devin K
Pascal Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Eric S * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Selina W *
3rd – Caitlin R
Cayley Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – Kellin Z * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Michael Y
3rd – Deni N
Fermat Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Howie J * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Sara Z *
3rd – Cathy L *
4th – Thomas B *
5th – Angela Y *
* Certificates of Distinction are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all contestants worldwide
Fryer Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Eric S # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Selina W
3rd – Gerry Z
Galois Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – Michael Y # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Kellin Z
3rd – Deni N
Hypatia Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Howie J # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Cathy L #
3rd – Angela Y #
Euclid Mathematics Contest (Grade 12):
1st – Lim W # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – James X #
3rd – Sylvia Z #
4th – Hunter L #
5th – Danke M #
# Certificates are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all competitors
2016-2017 Computing Challenge Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2016-2017 Computing Challenges and especially to the following winners:
Grade 7-8 Beaver Computing Challenge:
1st – Alexis G
2nd – Selina W
3rd – Gerry Z
Grade 9-10 Beaver Computing Contest:
1st – Luka Z
2nd – Bay B
3rd – Michelle X
Junior Canadian Computing Contest:
1st – Navin P (Certificate of Distinction)
Senior Canadian Computing Contest:
1st – Thomas B (Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Lim W (Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Nathan Z (Certificate of Distinction)
2015-2016
2015-2016 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2015 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge and especially to the following winners:
Sun Life Financial Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge:
1st – Anni W (88 Percentile)
2nd – Joey C (79 Percentile)
3rd – Ziyang L (79 Percentile)
2015-2016 Waterloo Math Contest Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2015-2016 Waterloo Mathematics Contests and especially to the following winners:
Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest:
1st – Thomas B * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Xin Z
3rd – Sean W
Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest:
1st – Anni W * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Ziyang L *
3rd – Joey C *
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 7):
1st – Gerry Z
2nd – Selina W
3rd – Alexis G
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 8):
1st – Henry N
2nd – Carl Q
3rd – Bay B
Pascal Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Carl Q (Medal)
2nd – Steven L
3rd – Jacob M
Cayley Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – Thomas B * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Howard Y *
3rd – Xin Z
Fermat Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Shawn C * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Charlie Y
2nd – David L
* Certificates of Distinction are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all contestants worldwide
Fryer Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Leo Y
2nd – Jacob M
3rd – Abdu S
Galois Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – April M # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Bert S #
3rd – Otis F
Hypatia Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Shawn C # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
1st – Charlie Y# (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
3rd – Sakari J
Euclid Mathematics Contest (Grade 12):
1st – Anni W # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Joey C #
3rd – Ziyang L
# Certificates are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all competitors
2015-2016 Computing Challenge Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2015-2016 Computing Challenges and especially to the following winners:
Grade 7-8 Beaver Computing Challenge:
1st – Bay B
1st – Gerry Z
3rd – Samuel P
3rd – Carl Q
Grade 9-10 Beaver Computing Contest:
1st – Thomas B
2nd – April M
3rd – Connor R
3rd – Daniel X
Junior Canadian Computing Contest:
1st – Jeff L
Senior Canadian Computing Contest:
1st – Howard N
2nd – Cameron K
3rd – Tyler J
2014-2015
2014-2015 Waterloo Math Contest Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2014-2015 Waterloo Mathematics Contests and especially to the following winners:
Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest:
1st – Randi K * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Thomas B
3rd – Jenny Z
Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest:
1st – Bill Z * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Hanna Z *
3rd – Carlisle Z *
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 7):
1st – Carl Q
2nd – Henry N
3rd – Wahab K
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 8):
1st – Abdu S
2nd – Luka Z
3rd – Francis S
Pascal Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Thomas B * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Abdu S *
3rd – Steven L *
Cayley Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – Randi K * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Jenny Z
3rd – Keira R
Fermat Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Joey C * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Henry H *
3rd – Kieran M *
3rd – Ruby Y *
* Certificates of Distinction are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all contestants worldwide
Fryer Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Thomas B # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Matthew I
2nd – Steven L
Galois Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – Randi K (Medal)
2nd – Miya W
3rd – David L
Hypatia Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Joey C # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Tiffany T
3rd – Kieran M
Euclid Mathematics Contest (Grade 12):
1st – Bill Z # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Hanna Z #
3rd – Sylvia W
# Certificates are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all competitors
2014-2015 Computing Challenge Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2014-2015 Computing Challenges and especially to the following winners:
Beaver Computing Challenge:
1st – Thomas B
2nd – Matthew I
3rd – Eric S
Junior Canadian Computing Contest:
1st – Jeff L
2nd – Ali H
3rd – Cameron K
2013-2014
2013-2014 Waterloo Math Contest Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2013-2014 Waterloo Mathematics Contests and especially to the following winners:
Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest:
1st – Thomas B * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Kieran M
3rd – Tiffany T
3rd – Elizabeth A
Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest:
1st – Ashley Y *(Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Godfrey C
3rd – Tony G
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 7):
1st – Luka Z
2nd – Abdu S
3rd – Liam H
Gauss Mathematics Contest (Grade 8):
1st – Thomas B
2nd – Matthew I
3rd – Steven L
Pascal Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Thomas B * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Jenny Z
3rd – Christina C
Cayley Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – Zitong S * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Elizabeth A *
3rd – Tiffany T
3rd – Kieran M
Fermat Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Isabel W * (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Yugo R
3rd – Henry H
* Certificates of Distinction are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all contestants across Canada
Fryer Mathematics Contest (Grade 9):
1st – Randi K # (Medal and Certificate of Distinction)
2nd – Thomas B
3rd – Christina C
Galois Mathematics Contest (Grade 10):
1st – Kieran M (Medal)
2nd – Zitong S
3rd – Tiffany T
Hypatia Mathematics Contest (Grade 11):
1st – Isabel W (Medal)
2nd – Yugo R
3rd – Devon L
Euclid Mathematics Contest (Grade 12):
1st – Jonathan G (Medal)
2nd – Alex D
3rd -Godfrey C
# Certificates are awarded to students who rank in the top 25% of all competitors
2013-2014 Computing Challenge Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2012-2013 Computing Challenges and especially to the following winners:
Beaver Computing Challenge:
1st – Kieran M
2nd – Alexander R
3rd – Mattan K
Junior Canadian Computing Contest:
1st – Jeff L
2nd – Jonathan G
3rd – Godfrey C
c ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
