Expanding Horizons of Learning: College Success in Academic Olympiads

Learning that takes place within the confines of the school hours is not meant to be the sole measure of a student’s education throughout their high school journey. We believe it is important to recognise and celebrate the stories of academic accomplishments beyond the classroom walls. We thus extend our congratulations to several exceptional students who have achieved remarkable success in various esteemed Olympiads.

Edison Zhou, a standout participant, emerged as the winner of this year’s Ethics Olympiad Case Writing Competition. Among more than one hundred entries, his thoughtprovoking case ‘Paying Up for History’ captured the coveted Grand Prize. It is worth mentioning that Edison submitted three cases, all of which received acknowledgement from the judges, demonstrating his exceptional talent.

In a more scientific setting, Avik Mehta and Sean Wang impressed the selection committees of the Chemistry Olympiad, earning recognition for their remarkable performances. After a three-hour test and rigorous threehour practical assessment, Sean’s outstanding performance landed him in fifth place, just shy of securing a spot on the