School of Chemical Sciences
Schools
Our unique programmes for schools brings students and scientists together. We are offering schools and their students a myriad of opportunities to experience the magical world of Chemistry.
Each year a group of about 20 secondary school students is selected to form a training group. During first term, the training group undergoes a training program which includes reading material, problem assignments and a couple of tests. In April a training camp is held. At the end of the camp a team of four is selected to go to the International Olympiad which is held in the first weeks of July.
The Scholarship practice day in Chemistry provides students with an understanding of the requirements of the scholarship examination in Chemistry. It also offers advice on answering typical scholarship-style questions. Several aspects of the scholarship course are covered, followed by practise in answering questions.
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The BASF Kids Lab programme is a wonderful ‘hands-on’ learning day where children can experience the magical world of Chemistry through safe and fun chemical experiments. BASF, a chemical company, introduced Kids Labs in Germany in 1997 and since then it has spread across the world to 40 countries with over 30,000 children participating.
In partnership with the School of Chemical Sciences at The University of Auckland, BASF Kids Labs is held over two days at the city campus of The University of Auckland. Each year we invite approximately 240 children between the ages of 8 to 10 years, from schools all over Auckland, to participate in this event.
