Academic | Science

Science is fun. Many people have the impression that science is a difficult, boring subject, beyond the reach of most of us. One of the aims of the Science Department is to dispel this myth.

So, what is Science?

This is a general term covering the three main subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Integrated with these main subjects comes health, sex education, environmental education and social development.

Aims

Our aims in the teaching of science are:

  1. To encourage observation and investigation, building on a child’s natural curiosity, and developing a scientific approach to problems.
  2. To acquire knowledge and skills relevant to life. This includes encouraging open-mindedness, self-criticism, perseverance and responsibility. Pupils will also be helped to build their self-confidence to enable them to work independently and develop their social skills to work co-operatively with others. Pupils will be helped to acquire a progressive understanding of scientific ideas.
  3. To prepare pupils for coping in a modern, scientific and technological environment.
  4. Encourage concern about, and appreciation of, our environment.
  5. Encourage active involvement in environmental and conservation activities.
  6. Helping the pupils to acquire practical scientific skills.

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