Science

Year 7 and have been studying foundation chemistry, learning about atoms, how they behave and how elements combine to form the compounds and mixtures we see, eat, wear, sit on and breath every day.

Year 8 had fun studying energy this term, investigating the different forms and how they transform from one to another. 

Year 9 examined the human body, working to understand how the body is coordinated through the nervous and endocrine (hormonal) systems. This included an eye dissection, which most of the students enjoyed. They finished the term gathering information on infectious diseases and how the body tries to protect us from them. They also studied the link between our lifestyle, genetics and the environment to non-infectious diseases.

Hopefully they have learned the importance of having a healthy lifestyle when they are young.

Year 10 have enjoyed the very practical topic of Chemical Reactions. They learned to appreciate how the atoms which make up matter can join together in different ways to produce the variety of substances we see and use all around us.

We have focused on planning investigations, determining which is more acidic apple or orange juice using titration, comparing factors which effect rusting, finding the relationship between surface area and reaction rate and watching how water can be split into hydrogen and oxygen gas.

Year 11 are steadily working through their courses and are enjoying being able to study courses which they have an interest or passion for. They are realising the demands of Stage 6 means they need to follow a regular and comprehensive study program at home, especially leading into next term where they will have to complete an end of course exam. 

Year 12 are working efficiently to complete their courses and are currently preparing for the Trial Exams, which are scheduled for mid-way through next term. We wish them all the best for these and offer our assistance to ensure they comprehensively prepare and perform to their capacity. Holiday study sessions maybe available for your course so see your classroom teacher to get the details for these.

Ms Louise Watkiss

Head Teacher Science