UditVani, Jamshedpur : Ms. Rajani Kumari, Senior Chemistry Teacher at Loyola School, Bistupur, participated in the Chemistry Olympiad Teachers’ Exposure Camp hosted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (TIFR), Mumbai, from November 25 to 28, 2025. The camp is part of India’s Olympiad ecosystem spearheaded by HBCSE, the national nodal centre for science Olympiad programmes.
Selection and representation
She was among 40 teachers shortlisted from across the country through an application-based process run by HBCSE, representing the state of Jharkhand. The selection timeline and teacher-focused format align with HBCSE’s official call for applications for the 2025 Chemistry Olympiad Exposure Camp.
Academic enrichment
The camp featured expert-led pedagogy sessions, Olympiad-level problem solving, and hands-on experimental modules designed to strengthen classroom practice in line with Chemistry Olympiad standards. HBCSE highlights these components as core to the Exposure Camp’s objectives, emphasizing both theoretical and experimental dimensions.
Next steps for school community
Ms. Kumari plans to integrate the camp’s methodologies and resources into teaching-learning at Loyola School, supporting students’ higher-order problem-solving skills and enriching peer collaboration among faculty. These outcomes reflect the camp’s stated goal of translating Olympiad learnings into school pedagogy.
