Friday 10th December 2021
SHS Students Compete in 'Top of the Bench' competition
Four Stamford High School students have recently taken part in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Top of the Bench competition.Victoria Z (Year 9), Prathika K (Year 9), Jasmine W (Year 10) and Anna B (Year 11) had to analyse a sample of baking powder to determine the percentage by mass of sodium hydrogen carbonate. Their results will determine if they go through to the national finals in February.Head of Chemistry at SHS, Ms Cox said: "The girls showed great team spirit and logical thinking to reason through the challenge."They also completed an online quiz last week, working together to apply their knowledge to new contexts.We are wishing them the best of luck to reach the finals.To read more news about Science, please click here.