Salters Festival of Chemistry
Annual event - took place on 7th June 2011
The Salters Festival of Chemistry is a joint venture between the Salters Institute and the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Each year, teams of four pupils from year 8 from local schools undertake two challenges, using analytical chemistry and their scientific knowledge to solve problems presented to them. Our Salters' Festival is generally held in June of each year, with invitations sent to school teachers in November/December.
The main focus of the morning is "The Salters' Challenge", which is common to all the Festivals. This is a competitive, practical activity, for which no advance preparation is required. In the afternoon students tackle "The University Challenge", which is a practical investigation chosen by the University. This is usually followed by a "fun" lecture or "flashes and bangs" demonstration. The day ends with a short prizegiving at which the winning schools receive prizes and all participants receive fun prizes and certificates.
Previous year's winners of the Newcastle Salter's Festival are listed below.
Further information about the North-East regional Salter's Festival, hosted by the School of Chemistry, can be obtained from the RSC Local Section Secretary, Dr Ian Edwards
More information about Salters' festivals around the UK can be found here: www.salters.co.uk/festivals/
Previous Winners:
2011
The Salters' Challenge: Allendale Middle School
The University Challenge: Samuel King's School, Alston
2010
The Salters' Challenge: Samuel King's School, Alston
The University Challenge: Dame Allan's School, Newcastle
2009
The Salters' Challenge: St Bees School, Cumbria
The University Challenge: Dame Allan's School, Newcastle
2008
The Salters' Challenge: St Bede's RC Comprehensive School, Lanchester
The University Challenge: Dame Allan's School, Newcastle
2007
The Salters' Challenge: Durham Gilesgate Sports College
The University Challenge: The King's School, Tynemouth
2006
The Salters' Challenge: John Spence Community High School, North Shields
The University Challenge: Dame Allan's School, Newcastle
2005
The Salters' Challenge: St. Oswald's School
The University Challenge: William Howard School, Cumbria
2004
The Salters' Challenge: Ryton Comprehensive School
The University Challenge: Seaton Burn High School
2003
The Salters' Challenge: RGS Newcastle
The University Challenge: Westgate Community School, Newcastle
2002
The Salters' Challenge: John Spence Community High School, North Shields
The University Challenge: Thornhill School, Sunderland
2001
The Salters' Challenge: William Howard School, Cumbria
The University Challenge: La Sagesse High School, Newcastle