“"I was surprised of what hard work it is and the jobs they do is mostly about maths and I now know why maths is so important."”

Lucy Owen, Helsby Primary School

“I like the way you made me more confident at maths.  I have never been confident before.”

Jasmine, Helsby Hillside Primary School

“The best school trip I have been on.”

Sam

aged 13 years

“It has widened my understanding of the importance of maths in later life.”

Holly

aged 14 years

“A very interesting and interactive day for pupils and staff.”

Sarah Sexton

Hardenhuish, Bath

“I knew nothing about the industry before the day.”

Gill Woodman

Felpham CC, Brighton

“A very enjoyable event for pupils and staff. The right balance of maths, real world applications and fun”

Stuat Hofmann

Warlingham School, Linfield

“Very enjoyable... Surprised I’ve never taken advantage of such a great racecourse on my doorstep”

Jack Nicholson, 13 years old

Esher CofE High School, Sandown

“Nothing but praise... nice resources... lots of stories and interesting facts... A brilliant learning experience.”

Crooksbarn Primary School

Sedgefield

“I now love horseracing and want to be a jockey.”

Jessica

aged 11 years

“Lots of these children come from low income families who never or rarely experience days out.”

Brayton C of E Primary School

Pontefract

“It was fun and enjoyable. I liked the weighing room. I liked 'the hot' to release your weight.”

Harminda

aged 10 years

“...it was good to see the practical ways in which maths is used.”

Liam Beddall

aged 14 years

“A wonderful day for pupils and staff. We all enjoyed every minute of it.”

Mavis Pateman

Mary Hare School, Newbury

“A very worthwhile activity, I could assess what the children knew and have come away with new teaching ideas”

E.Watson

St. Nicholas Dereham

“A fun interesting day doing maths problems. It was a good experience, thanks”

Maisie

aged 12 years, Tenbury High school