This is the second year of the Cambridge Biology Challenge. This competition is open to students in Years 10-13 and allows those who enter to compete for prizes, gives exposure and practice of Cambridge interview-style questions, develops critical thinking skills and allows students to challenge themselves with inspiring extra-curricular Biology. The students will also get access to webinars with University of Cambridge academics on both Biology and how to apply to the university. Nearly 1,900 students are competing from over 200 schools nationally.

There have been two rounds completed so far, with a few more rounds to go! We have had many students achieve very highly already. The following students have done particularly well so far:

Round 1 - Does behaviour fossilise?

• India in Y10 achieved an extra merit for her discussion of Therzinosaurus as well as ‘Highly Commended’ grade.
• Ethan in Year 10 achieved an extra merit for his discussion of Sandhill crane migration as well as ‘Highly Commended’ grade.
• Yu Kwo in Year 12 achieved an extra merit for his discussion of Alfractals as well as a ‘Distinction’ grade.

Round 2 - Pick an aspect of winter/Christmas and discuss it from a biological perspective

• Yu Kwo in Year 12 came runner up in the ‘Best essay’ category as well as a ‘Distinction’ grade.

The students are working hard at round 3 which has a deadline of 9th February so please wish them the best as they continue through this competition!