By Dr Gates (Head of Chemistry)

Many congratulations to our Lower Sixth Chemistry students on their excellent performance in this year’s UK Chemistry Olympiad.

Our students achieved an impressive set of results, with Poppy Clarke awarded a Silver certificate. Bronze certificates were awarded to Zaynab Choudhury, Kara Farquhar, Mirna Osman, Rosalind Palmer, Lizzie Small and Hania Tauqeer.

Rosalind said: “I enjoyed taking part in the chemistry Olympiad as it allowed me to apply the knowledge I have gained so far by doing A Level Chemistry. I especially liked how I could use my skills in real life application which was especially satisfying and rewarding. Taking part in this competition also helped me prepare for my future as it is something I will be able to include on my personal statement for university application.”

Kara added: “Participating in the Chemistry Olympiad was such a great experience. Learning to apply chemistry in a broader context will be super useful for exam skills and university applications. It was a great opportunity which was super fun!”  

The UK Chemistry Olympiad, organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, is the leading national competition for post-16 students studying Chemistry. Open to schools and colleges across the UK, it provides a rigorous challenge that goes well beyond the A Level curriculum. This year, 17,241 students from 1,153 schools took part in the competition. 

It’s a fantastic achievement for all involved, particularly given the level of challenge the paper presents.