STUDENTS from King Edward VI school in Southampton showed off their brain power at the recent British Physics Olympiad.

In Round One of the competition, six King Edward VI students received accolades for their performances.

Silver awards went to Andrew Wu, Oliver Rose and Oliver Chapman while bronze awards were handed out to Thomas Davies, Alex Darch and Jonathan Young.

King Edward VI School is one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day schools that also boasts a sixth form.

Along with their academic success, students are encouraged to take part in the vast array of co-curricular activities on offer including overseas trips, charitable and community work as well as a multitude of clubs and societies.