STEM Competitions

Four Year 9-11 pupils took part in the regional heat of the Top of the Bench Chemistry competition in November. Each pupil completed multiple choice questions followed by a practical task. Congratulations to Lorelei, Ahaana, Prisha and Penelope for coming 6th in their heat!

In January, two teams of six took part in the SATRO Problem Solving Challenge. The teams were tasked to build a device to transport supplies (Lego bricks) from one area to another. Well done to both the KS3 and KS4 teams! Congratulations to our KS3 team – Ahaana, Lorelei, Alisha, Anaiya, Riya and Arvika – for their third place in the regional heat, and just narrowly missing a place in the national final!

Between December and February, twenty four Year 11-13 students took part in the Physics Olympiad Challenges. Congratulations to Eloane for her Silver Award, and Charlie and Milly for their Bronze Awards in the Senior Physics Challenge. Massive well done to Lillian, Harneka and Ellie for their Gold Awards; Akshata, Elsa, Hollie, Penelope and Shamika for their Silver Awards; Chloe, Daisy, Lucia, Mia and Vania for their Bronze Awards, and Anya, Fox and Lily-Belle for their Commendations in the Intermediate Physics Challenge.

Results for the CityZen Civil Engineering Competition (Lower Sixth) and the Year 10 Chemistry Challenge should be published within the next few weeks!

The entire Science Department is looking forward to further fantastic performances during the Science Week!

Mrs Sari Leppala
Teacher of Chemistry
Innovation & Enrichment Lead (Science)