The Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad

We have today received the results of Round One of the RSC Chemistry Olympiad:

Olga Tkachenko:   Silver Certificate.

Jeremy Yu:   Commendation Certificate.

Congratulations to these students who are both in our Upper Sixth!

Olga will now go through to Round 2 and must be in the top four in Round 3 before becoming eligible for the final in Canada.

Olga has been offered a place at Cambridge University to read Natural Sciences at St. Catharine’s College.

Chemistry Olympiads

Information taken from the Royal Society of Chemistry Website

The RSC organises the selection and training of the UK team for the International Chemistry Olympiad competition. An online Chemistry Olympiad for UK lower sixth students is also available. 

International Chemistry Olympiad – UK Upper Sixth Students

Each year we organise the selection of the UK team for this exciting competition. The successful students go on to take part in an international final. 

The International Chemistry Olympiad offers a fantastic opportunity to travel and meet fellow chemistry enthusiasts from all over the world. 

Round I

The selection process is open to all UK upper sixth students. It starts with Round I - a challenging written test of chemical knowledge, and quite an event in itself! Gold, silver and bronze certificates are awarded and prizes  are given to the top 50 performers. 

The questions posed in Round I often stimulate much debate on, and enthusiasm for, chemistry - raising awareness of what the subject is all about. Tackling the Round I paper also provides a good opportunity to develop some of the skills required for study at university and beyond.

The International Final

Korea played host to the 2006 Olympiad Final, with teams from 59 countries taking part. The UK team was extremely successful - picking up one silver  and three bronze medals. 

The competition tests students' chemical knowledge and practical skills, but also allows time for social activities during the ten day event. All participants have the opportunity to experience the scenery , culture and history of the host country.

The 2007 Final will be held in Russia.