Chemistry

Like other Science subjects, IGCSE Chemistry pupils follow Edexcel Pearson speci cation.

Chemistry deals with the properties, composition, and structure of substances. Formation of new substances during chemical reactions is a key component of Chemistry. Chemists use evidence gained from observations and experiments to build models and theories of the structure and reactivity of materials. eories are tested by further experiments and an appreciation of accuracy and reliability is gained. At Peponi School, pupils are exposed to di erent experimental techniques in Chemistry. is involves pupils doing the actual experiments, modelling and analysing the results, and looking for underlying patterns. It ranges from introduction and laboratory safety in Form II and Shell, to Organic Synthesis and Analytical Techniques like nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy in Sixth Form Chemistry. During the year, the Shell pupils have been actively involved with the Princeton Science project, where their practical and investigating skills have been enhanced.

e Shell pupils have carried out detailed investigations under the guidance and supervision of Mr Wachara and Mr Kamande.

eir counterparts in Sixth Form follow Cambridge International Exams AS and A level speci cation. Peponi School pupils have a commendable record of accomplishment in external examinations and awards. e academic Year 2022/23 was not any di erent. At IGCSE level, 15 out of 20 pupils (75%) achieved A* to A. ere was a 100% pass rate of A* to C. is exceeded the 2022 UK National grades. At A level, 87.5% of the candidates obtained A* to C. is also exceeded the UK National averages and CIE grade statistics for 2022.

On the award front, Ryan Gontier received the 2022 Pearson Outstanding Learners’ Award for the highest mark in Kenya, in IGCSE Chemistry. It was also a great honour to have received two awards from Cambridge, for the June 2022 exam series. Pascha Hulsman was top in Kenya in A level Chemistry. Neha Shah – Top in Kenya, in AS level Chemistry. Congratulations to all the winners and their teachers for the outstanding performance.

Our pupils continue to take up courses in Engineering, Medicine and other related elds in some of the top Universities in the world. We take this earliest opportunity to congratulate and celebrate Neha Shah, who has been o ered a place at the prestigious Cambridge University to study Engineering.