UK Science Olympiad Success

Our Sixth Form students have performed incredibly well in this year’s Science Olympiads.

In Chemistry, Olivia was awarded a gold certificate which puts her in the top 9% of the 12,000 candidates who took the exam. In biology, Lizzie was awarded a gold putting her in the top 5% of 13,000 entrants. Dudley, Kaidong, Samuel (chemistry) and Harry (physics) all achieved Silver in their respective Olympiads and Abigail, Moh, Philip, Zak and Rory all gained bronze certificates in physics.

These Olympiads are very challenging; testing problem-solving skills and application of knowledge beyond the A-level syllabus.

The future of biological sciences is also bright with some of our Year 10 students participating in the Biology Olympiad, along with 43,000 students from around the world. Three attained gold, including Lezain who scored over 91%, seven achieved silver and nine students attained bronze.

New Kiln All Fired Up

Our art students are now enjoying the use of a brand new kiln that was installed just before the Easter break. Pieces created by Year 11 for GCSE artwork were amongst the first pieces to come through the kiln.

Year 10 art students have been creating a range of 3D sculptures inspired by ceramic artists such as Louise Hibbert and Catrin Mostyn Jones to support their GSCE coursework, and Year 7 have made some gruesome gargoyle heads.

LEAP Finalists

Our enterprise group, The Canine Confectionery Company, reached the final stages of the LEAP competition. They presented their business plan, sharing the highs and lows of running their dog treat business and gave a full account of their achievements and what they learned throughout the process.

Their business mentor, Mrs Watmough, accompanied them to the annual awards ceremony at the end of April, where they won 2nd prize for the Award for Innovation.

Careers Support

A combination of talks and exhibitor stalls at our Post 18 event provided Year 12 students and their families with the opportunity to explore future career options and to make more informed decisions regarding their future. It was particularly pleasing to speak with Old Grovians, present on their employer stands, who had taken different career paths and shared their experiences with current students.