ACADEMIC James’ award puts him ‘on Top of the World’
Tonbridge boys selected for Cambridge masterclass Two Tonbridge Lower Sixth boys were awarded places on a prestigious science summer school run by the University of Cambridge. Zac Nwogwugwu (HS4) and Kenneth Lee (MH4), pictured, took part in the Senior Physics Challenge, a highly selective three-day programme which sees Year 12 pupils from across the country competing for just 50 available places. To be selected, students must complete a series of Physics problems on the ‘Isaac Physics’ platform, which are often well beyond the A-level syllabus in terms of difficulty. Students are invited to attend based on their problem-solving ability and also on their commitment to the subject. The event is normally held as a residential course over three days at the University of Cambridge, but due to the pandemic it has currently moved online.
James Craggs (PS5) has gained the highest mark in the world in his AS Level Geography exam. In recognition of his impressive feat, James has received an Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award.
Chris Powell, Head of Physics, said: “Zac and Kenneth did extremely well in completing a high number of challenging Physics problems, and I offer my congratulations to them on their excellent achievement.”
This accolade is made by examining board Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) to those students who achieve the highest standard mark in the world for a single subject. James, pictured with the Headmaster, took his AS Level Geography exam in November 2020, with Cambridge Assessment International Education telling him: “This award recognises your exceptional performance, talent and hard work.” The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards programme celebrates the success of those taking Cambridge examinations in more than 40 countries around the world.
Ben Adams (OH1) and Jonas Freeman (MH4) became, respectively, the South East winner and a commended translator in the Anthea Bell Translation Competition, which was organised by Oxford University.
