Issue Number 30 | June 2026
Chemistry Olympiad 2026
Huge congratulations to Johan Thomasson( S6) and Timur Zinchenko( S4) for their outstanding performances in this year’ s Chemistry Olympiad.
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Johan achieved 52 / 84, earning a Gold Award Timur achieved 16 / 84, earning a Bronze Award
Both pupils tackled a paper that went above Advanced Higher-level Chemistry, showing real determination, resilience, and passion for the subject. Well done to both— an incredible achievement!
S3 Chemistry – Plastic from potatoes
In April some S3 chemistry pupils made bioplastics from potato starch as part of their plastics and polymers topic. An interesting and more sustainable alternative to reduce plastic pollution.
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