We are proud to congratulate a number of Year 9 and 10 students who recently took part in the prestigious UKBC Biology Challenge, run in partnership with the Royal Society of Biology and the University of Warwick.

• Tegan M, 9K
• Neva O, 10A
• Vethumya S, 10A
• Anna S, 10A
• Mimi O, 10K 
• Ruby P, 10K
• Rondek K, 10A
• Chloe B, 10A
• Elaina G, 10K 
• Miranda Y, 10A
• Sophie AM, 10T

Over 42,000 students across the UK took part, and special mention goes to Neva and Anna, who scored an outstanding 87% overall securing them Silver awards, and Vethumya who scored an impressive 84% overall achieving a Bronze Award. All fantastic achievements! 

This national competition encourages students to explore their curiosity for the natural world beyond the classroom, with two thought-provoking test papers covering everything from cells and ecosystems to current biological breakthroughs. Our students demonstrated not only their subject knowledge but also exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving under pressure.

Competitions like this reflect our school’s belief that we learn for life, not school. We are delighted to see our students embracing opportunities that develop both their intellect and their thinking dispositions.

Well done to all involved!

Article provided by:

Mr David Britz-Colwill, Assistant Headteacher