Science

We aim for every pupil to be equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding they need in order to question new concepts and phenomena that occur in the world around them while gaining the motivation to seek explanations and justification for these. Pupils will be challenged within their science lessons and learn new skills that will enable them to appreciate and develop a respect for science and how it will impact them on at a personal, national and global level.

The aims of science are to enable children to:

to build on pupils’ curiosity and sense of awe and wonder of the natural world
to provide opportunities for investigations and practical activities to enhance pupils’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of new concepts
to introduce pupils to higher level scientific vocabulary
to develop pupils’ enjoyment and interest in science
to develop pupils’ basic practical skills and their ability to make accurate and appropriate measurements and investigations
to promote a ‘healthy lifestyle’ in our pupils
to extend the learning environment for our pupils’ through cross curricular links and learning outside of the classroom