Chemistry
"Chlorine is a deadly poison gas employed on European battlefields in World War I. Sodium is a corrosive metal which burns upon contact with water. Together they make a placid and unpoisonous material, table salt. Why each of these substances has the properties it does is a subject called chemistry."
Carl Sagan, in his essay, ‘Can We Know the Universe?’
In Science, we aim to encourage students to develop confidence, knowledge and skills to find answers to questions about the workings of the biological, chemical and physical world and become better informed citizens. We also encourage them to take a confident part in public debate and decision making about Science, and to value scientific contributions and achievements.
The best learning in Science is driven by curiosity. We are proud that our Chemistry curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13 provides many opportunities for students to open their minds and develop their understanding of the world around them through exciting practical investigations woven carefully through a well-organised and rigorous schedule of teaching.
Course Details
All students will study the GCSE Triple Science course in Years 9 and 10. On the recommendation of the Science Department, students in Year 11 will sit either the Combined Science GCSE examinations, leading to two awards, or the Triple Science GCSE examinations, leading to three awards.
