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On a blustery February afternoon, eight Year 13 biologists (Yasmin Bouattia, Layla Guscoth, Mimi Li, Madiha
Majid, Rizwana Malik, Gayatri Raghuram, Reshma Ratansi and Luxi Sun) trekked all the way up to the top
floor to take part in the British Biology Olympiad Challenge.
Our training involved intense weekly sessions to learn new material that was not yet covered, or even in our
syllabus. In fact, most of what we learnt was above even A Level standard! This was immensely difficult work,
and involved a lot of commitment on our part, as well as from our biology teachers.
Although it was often mentally demanding, we were well rewarded for our efforts. Not only did we get
chocolates from the science department, but several of the participants were also commended or highly
commended. In particular, Rizwana achieved a bronze medal, and Mimi and Reshma both attained silver
medals. This is the best performance so far that the School has had in the Biology Olympiad competitions. The
girls have been invited to attend an award presentation ceremony at Imperial College, London.
Unfortunately, none of our team got through to the next round, but that’s something for future years to aim for.
The team would like to thank Miss Rollason and Mr Dawson for their dedicated efforts and for giving up their
Tuesday afternoons.
By Reshma Ratansi and Mimi Li
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