Greenhead College Students Excel in Cambridge Chemistry Challenge

Greenhead College students took on one of the UK’s most demanding chemistry competitions, achieving Copper, Silver and Gold awards.

The Cambridge Chemistry Challenge is an annual competition for A1 students across the UK. The 90-minute written paper, set by chemists at the University of Cambridge, is designed to stretch and challenge students, taking them well beyond the A Level syllabus.

It encourages participants to think about science in the way they would at university and provides an excellent experience for those considering studying chemistry or related subjects at a higher level.

There is always strong interest in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge at Greenhead, and this year 62 Chemistry students took part. Every participant should be proud of their achievement, as the competition is renowned for its demanding and thought-provoking questions.

Greenhead students performed exceptionally well. Twenty students were awarded a Copper certificate, sixteen achieved Silver, and four earned the prestigious Gold award. To crown this fantastic achievement, one student has been invited to attend the prestigious Chemistry Camp at the University of Cambridge this September.

Congratulations to all students who took part and represented the College so successfully.