Science is taught throughout the school following guidelines laid down by the National Curriculum. From Year 3 pupils are taught in purpose built, well - equipped laboratories and from Year 5 by specialist Science teachers. Science is a practical subject and experimental work is seen as a crucial part of the department.
Pupils are prepared for the 13+ Common Entrance Examination and from the latter part of Year 6, Science is taught as three separate disciplines: Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Pupils are given many opportunities beyond the formal curriculum ranging from fieldwork at Flamborough Head to Science Challenges at local senior schools and workshops at York University. All of these serve to make pupils aware of the opportunities Science has to offer in the wider world.
Boarders are also able to use the labs in the evenings to help care for the “pets” which at present include gerbils, giant snails, stick insects and tropical fish.
The extensive, beautiful school grounds offer a wealth of opportunities for Science including a Wildlife Area and pupils’ gardens (in the Summer term). A vegetable garden is also under development.
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