MENTAL arithmetic skills were rewarded with the presentation of certificates when Clanfield Junior School crowned its times tables champions on the ninth World Multiplication Table Day.

A school spokesperson said on October 4: “Today is World Multiplication Table Day and we have been celebrating this by undertaking a range of activities linked to times tables.

“We have also used today to launch Times Tables Rock Stars, an exciting platform which enables children to develop their times tables skills in a fun, engaging way.

“Well done to our class winners – in particular Herbie, overall winner of the multiplication challenge.”