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23 Mar 2005 17:10:53
Students from Hitchin Girls’ School have been hailed ‘chemistry champions’, after beating off stiff competition to win the annual Salters’ Festival of Chemistry at the University of Luton.
Sixty-four students from 16 schools from across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex enjoyed a fun-filled day of challenges at the University’s Division of Science. Each school was represented by a team of four 11-13 year olds.
“It was fantastic to see so many students from around the region taking part with such enthusiasm,” said Lecturer Neville Punchard. “They really enjoyed their day and each of the challenges.
“This is the fifth year that the University of Luton has taken part in the Salters’ Festival and it is great to see it attracting more entrants each year.”
During the morning the teams took part in a competitive, hands-on practical activity, ‘Salty’s Challenge’, where their analytical chemistry skills were put to the test. In the afternoon, they competed in the ‘No Paint Challenge’, a practical activity chosen by the University, where teams had to create different colours of paint, using their knowledge of acid-based chemistry.
This was followed by two fun talks, by Dr Peter Coussons and Tim Paine, on the important role of chemistry in the completion of the Human Genome Project and the role of chemistry in Sports Therapy.
Presenting the prizes was Tony Goodeve from the Salters’ Institute. He said: “The University has done a great job in attracting so many students to the festival and showing these children that chemistry can be fun. It was very satisfying to see them enjoying the challenges.
“Hitchin Girls’ School did very well to win both challenges but credit must be given to the other school children who took part.”
Runners up for the Salters’ challenge included Verulam School from St Albans and Lea Manor High School in Luton. Princes Risborough School and St Albans School also received certificates for the University’s challenge.
The Salters’ Festival of Chemistry is an initiative of The Salters’ Institute, whose aim is to promote the appreciation of chemistry and related sciences among the young.
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