School of Chemistry

Young Chemists reveal secrets and win prizes at Festival of Chemistry

Image of Tom, Daniel, Non and Kieran of Ysgol Llangefni with their teacher Clive Thomas Pupils from Ysgol Llangefni and Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones, Amlwch were among 14 teams of 11-13 year olds from across North Wales who enjoyed a fun-filled day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry at Bangor University's School of Chemistry recently.

During the morning the teams took part in a competitive challenge, "A Salty Tale" in which they used their analytical chemistry skills. In the afternoon, they competed in the "University Image of Dyfan, Edward, Rhian and Catrin from Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones with their teacher Mrs Eleri Williams Challenge", another practical activity involving problem solving by experimenting with cooling chemistry. This was followed by a fun lecture by Dr Lorrie Murphy involving flashes and bangs! The day ended with a Prizegiving at which all the participants received individual fun prizes and participation.

The Festival at Bangor University is one of a series of fifty-five Festivals which are taking place at Universities throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland between March and June 2007. The Salters' Festivals of Chemistry are 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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