Chemistry

"Everything is chemistry, from the air that surrounds us to the organisms that breathe it, from industry to agriculture, from art to medicine. Defined as the study of matter and the changes this matter undergoes, chemistry underpins every other science and indeed life itself. 

At Norwich School we bring this crucial subject alive with lessons and practical activities designed to excite the imagination within a strong tradition of academic rigour.

The modern world relies upon the development of new chemicals and materials and this innovatory aspect of the subject is emphasised throughout our courses. By understanding the machinery of nature, we ultimately gain the power to control the properties of matter.

Pupils are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities and we have been successful in the Chemistry Olympiad, the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Young Analyst Competition and Top of the Bench, among other prestigious competitions."

Mrs Pywell

Head of Chemistry