Pupils from Thornhill College took first place in this year’s Schools’ Analyst Competition.
This annual event, held at Stranmillis University College Belfast, is organised by the local Analytical Division of the Royal Society of Chemistry and involved 12 schools from right across Northern Ireland.
The three sixth-form girls from Thornhill were judged to be the most accurate and precise in their chemical analysis of everyday household products which included lemon juice and an iron health supplement.
The competition showcases the importance of STEM subjects, particularly chemistry, to the local pharmaceutical and food industries.
The winning team was made up of Jessica O’Hare, Aoibh Graham and Amy English. The girls are pictured with their teacher Mrs Caroline Devine and Dr Michael Harriott and Dr John McCullagh (RSC).
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