Abingdon News No. 57

The third years have been learning about the structure and importance of biological molecules in the human body. Students made models to show the large complex molecule made from smaller subunits. Upper sixth former Rory Mitchell overcame the problem of a lack of a molecular modelling kit at home by creating his own models of transition metal stereoisomers in Chemistry. Kitchen staples came to the fore in an online Chemistry lesson on carboxylic acids. Students were able to see the effect of immersing an egg in half a pint of vinegar which peeled the egg by reacting with the calcium carbonate in the shell. 12 April 2021 First year geographers have been learning about the tropical rainforest environment. They have recently completed a project to create impressive 3D rainforest models. Lower sixth student Max O’Brien challenged himself to run 100 miles in three weeks or less in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. The cause is close to Max’s heart as his grandfather, Abito, has been suffering from dementia for many years. Max aims to raise £500.00. To support Max, please visit: www.justgiving.com/runfordementia-maxo Fundraising for Alzheimer’s Studying the rainforest First year Frederick Mellor, together with his brother and sisters, raised £405 from a charity cake sale for the Wallingford Food Bank. Abingdon News Supporting Wallingford Food Bank Molecular models Kitchen chemistry