Back in January, Year 12 and 13 students took part in the Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad 2024, where nearly 15,000 students took part nationally in the UK. It is renowned for being exceptionally challenging as many questions are beyond the A level syllabus that students are expected to study, with content this year including questions about the composition of the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup trophy, Iodate salts, fuel-producing bacteria and MRI contrasting agents. This year’s paper was more challenging than last year’s, so it is significant that we have several students achieve bronze and silver awards.

The following students achieved a bronze award: Haset. Rosie, Jeeya, Sherina, Maisie, Sienna. The following students achieved a silver award: Emily and Susanna. Congratulations to all involved and special thanks to Mr Tian for his guidance.