Bexhill boffins win in chemistry 'Olympics'

Round one required students to sit a two-hour written paper which tested and challenged their knowledge, understanding and problem solving skills in chemistry. Nearly 1400 students competed nationwide, and so the Bexhill students are "delighted" to have achieved success in this first round.

Students selected from round two will form the UK team which will compete in the finals to be held this summer in Moscow, with almost 70 countries taking part.

Principal Karen Hucker said: "This is the second year our students have achieved success in this prestigious chemistry award. Congratulations go to the students who did so well in such a challenging assessment."

For more information about chemistry qualifications, contact Miles Ellerby (Head of Life Science Department) at Bexhill College, Penland Road, Bexhill TN4) 2JG.