Regents Review - Summer 2023

The Regents Review Summer 2023

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

Science The science department is proud to have a dedicated team of scientists, able to deliver the science curriculum including biology, chemistry and physics, to all student regardless of age, need and ability. The department benefits from seven well-equipped, purpose-built modern laboratories that were commissioned just over 2 years ago.

Their behaviour and commitment was outstanding throughout. All together, six examinations were completed. Two Chemistry papers in Year 10 and two physics and two biology papers in Year 11. In June, 14 Year 10 students had taken part in a trip to Barton Peveril Sixth Form College. The day was a BBC sponsored event aimed at students with interest in medical related careers and consisted of a series of guided dissections of pig’s organs including: brain, eyes, heart, breathing system and digestive track. This proved to be very successful, with students from all backgrounds and was tightly linked to our curriculum in biology. A fantastic day enjoyed department will continue to offer a weekly science club, open to Year 7 and 8. At the same time, we will also continue to offer revision sessions to all students at Key Stage 4, with the view to support and prepare them for any forthcoming examinations. by all students involved. In September, the science

In September, the science teaching team will see the addition of 2 new members of staff, bringing the science teaching team to full strength.

After many months of hard work and revision sessions, our Year 10 and Year 11 students have successfully completed all their GCSE examinations for the second time running post pandemic.

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