Students at Vincent Massey High School in Brandon are celebrating a series of top-tier results following strong performances in recent national and international chemistry competitions.
During the Canadian Chemistry Contest held on April 22, 2026, thirteen students from the school competed among peers across the country. Yohan C earned second place in the Prairies region, placing him in the top 8% of all participants nationally. Veer G took third place in the region, landing in the top 12% nationally, while Adeline H achieved a placement in the top 23% in Canada. All three students received Merit Certificates for their high rankings.
Earlier in the month, four students participated for the first time in the International Chemistry Quiz on April 7, 2026. Every participant from the school achieved a distinction. Justin Afolabi earned the highest score among the school’s participants, with Yohan C, Veer G, and Adeline H also receiving distinction certificates. Overall, the school achieved an average score of 82.5%, which surpassed both national and international benchmarks for the competition.
These recent accomplishments continue a local tradition of academic success in science for the school, which serves more than 1,100 students in the Brandon School Division. The results highlight the school’s ongoing strength in science, technology, engineering, and math education.
