Shrewsbury Biologists Celebrate Olympiad Success

Shrewsbury pupils have achieved an excellent set of results in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad, with 22 biologists receiving awards and certificates.

Particular congratulations go to Hamish M, Zainab A-M and Elsa L, who each achieved Gold awards, placing them in the global top 5% of participants.

India G, Bethan R and Remus Y secured Silver awards, placing them within the top 5–15%, while seven pupils achieved Bronze awards: Lyra Ve, Amelia C, Henry W, Natalie E, Zitong W, Freya H and Samuel S.

A further six pupils were Highly Commended: Eliza H, Mimi B, Nicole C, Emma L, Thicharpat B and David W.

Daisy P, Clara McA and Freya C also received Commended certificates.

The Intermediate Biology Olympiad challenges pupils to apply their biological knowledge and understanding to unfamiliar contexts, encouraging them to think beyond the curriculum and engage with the subject at a high level.

Congratulations to all those who took part and represented Shrewsbury so successfully.