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The aim of science at Red House School is to develop knowledge and understanding of important scientific ideas, processes and skills and relate these to everyday experiences.

The world is a rapidly changing place. Science is constantly impacting on every aspect of our lives. New generations are faced with ethical and social issues that past generations had never had to contemplate.

Visit our seperate science pages:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Geology

 

Science is an important subject in the curriculum for the following reasons:

  •  The economy needs a continuous supply of highly educated and technological manpower.
  • Skills such as data handling, analysis, problem solving and IT, imparted through training in science, are also sought by employers in many areas of work
  •  Everyone needs to understand as far as possible the technological objects and processes we are surrounded by at home and at work
  •  In a democracy, as many people as possible should be enabled to participate in informed debate about the increasing number of important issues which involve science and its consequences

sciences-homepage-b.jpg Science is a core subject at Red House School. All pupils study Science to year 6. During years 4 to 6 pupils are encouraged to learn through investigation and use a wide range of learning activities to maintain curiosity, enthusiasm and enjoyment. Pupils follow the National Curriculum and study a range of subjects which includes Life Processes and Living things, Materials and their Properties, Physical Processes and Scientific Enquiry.

From years 7 to 9 all pupils study Biology, Chemistry and Physics as separate subjects with specialised staff, which gives the pupils a huge advantage over most children in other independent and state schools.

From years 9 to 11 pupils have the opportunity to study for two or three sciences at GCSE that are examined by AQA. This involves written exam papers and coursework which is assessed in class
The science that is taught is both challenging and enjoyable. Pupils are encouraged to communicate ideas, work independently and at the same time develop respect for others as well as the environment.

Out of the Classroom

Pupils have the opportunity from year 9 to study Geology and can, if they wish, gain a qualification in it at GCSE
The department enter ‘Top of the Bench’, a national competition for 14-16 year old pupils run by the Royal Society of Chemistry. In 2005, after success in the local heats and final, Red House represented Durham and Cleveland in the national final in London.

In the school Key Stage 3 pupils can become involved in a Science Club in which the following activities take place

  • the construction of a Newtonian telescope
  • testing for Chemical Pollution in water
  • the use of a micromouse simulator
  • building a radio
  • making ginger beer

 

Younger pupils have the opportunity to get involved in Bird Club and Gardening Club.

Visit individual pages to:     Physics    Chemistry    Biology

Science Department Personnel:

 

Mr. Tony Makin MA BSc PGCE Sunderland & Teesside. Head of Science and teaches Physics.  

Mrs. Eileen Gilmore BSc PGCE Durham. Head of Biology.  

Mr. David Frank BSc PGCE Newcastle & Carnegie. Head of Chemistry.

Mrs. Sue Brougham BA Open. Coordinator of KS2 studies.

Mr. Colin Jones CertEd Dudley College Education.  Y6.

Mrs. Janice Robinson BEd Leeds, Carnegie & Trinity and All Saints Yr 4

Mrs. Janette Scott MA Edinburgh. Y4.

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