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Science

Science

Aims

The Science Department aims to stimulate curiosity, enthusiasm and enjoyment of science and to enable children to acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to:

  • become confident citizens in the technological world, able to take or develop an informed interest in scientific matters
  • recognise the usefulness, and limitations, of scientific methods in aspects of their lives
  • appreciate that applications of science may be beneficial and detrimental to the individual, the community and the environment
  • be suitably prepared to continue their study of the Sciences where appropriate

Organisation

Head of Department – Mr N Chapman

Year 3 and 4 pupils are taught Science by their class teacher in their own classroom. Years 5 to 8 pupils are mainly taught by subject specialist teachers, and from Years 6 most of their lessons are taught in our purpose-built teaching laboratory which is fully equipped with modern experimental resources, interactive whiteboard and visualiser. The laboratory and equipment are also used by the younger year groups when necessary.

Content

The syllabus follows the National Curriculum and is broadly based on the QCA Schemes of Work with adjustments for enhancement and enrichment activities. Much of the work is practical and experimental allowing the children to develop skills in scientific enquiry. Year 7 and 8 also follow the Common Entrance Syllabus, and is taught as the three separate subjects – Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Click here to view a copy of the ISEB Common Entrance Syllabus for Science

Click here to view a copy of the 2021 syllabus 

Trips and Events

Each year the Science Department plans a series of special events as part of our STEM week, often in conjunction with the Maths and Technology Departments. This coincides with the Norwich Science Festival and often incorporates events with the festival itself. Pupils participate in stimulating experimental activities; this has included the design and build of a bridge, before testing the force it can withstand, glue making and testing, forensic science, bird ringing and a genetics workshop. There have also been visits from Science Made Simple and Quantum Theatre Science.

The department regularly links with The Royal Society to undertake school-wide science investigations. As part of these experiments, we link with at least one research scientist allowing the children an opportunity to work with real-world scientists.

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