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Chemistry Olympiad
maths” but more importantly because he has an insight and world view that is not universally accepted”.
Tim concluded with some upbeat words of praise: “I hope they maintain this spirit of curiosity and fun as they go off into higher education and beyond. I am sure they will. A marvellous group of young people and a credit to your school.”
Paul Fisher
Henry had a perfect understanding of the Price vs. Value distinction.
Year 12 Chemistry Olympiad
Pupils from Years 12 and 13 took part in the first round of the Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad with other students across the country. The Olympiad is a challenging paper, designed to test and stretch the most able of A-Level chemists.
The problems in this year’s paper centred around lots of items in the news. Pupils were tasked with finding out more about the new E10 petrol on sale in the UK, the thermodynamics involved in storing the coronavirus vaccine and the concept of equilibrium begin lateral flow tests. If pupils do well, they will find themselves being invited to take part in round two with a chance to be selected for a training camp and to represent the UK at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Tianjin, China.
