Extra Curricular

Clubs

As with all the Sciences at Borlase, there is a wide range of opportunities for students to get involved in STEM clubs and Societies with a Chemistry focus. For students in Years 11-13, ChemSoc meets weekly. This student-led academic society brings in external speakers to showcase their specialist knowledge as well as providing a platform for senior Borlase students to show work they have done, perhaps towards an Extended Project.

For younger years, our senior students run a Key Stage 3 Science club that focuses on all the sciences. This provides the opportunity to try out a wider range of experiments than is possible in lesson time.

Every year there are a range of Chemistry-themed projects entered into the STEM fayre. The pictures to the right give a flavour of some of the entries.

Trips and visits

The Chemistry department organises regular trips and visits in support of the curriculum. Recent trips include an A level trip to a Chemistry in Action conference.