HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr Mark Davies
Science is a key component of the curriculum at NPS. We aim to develop a sense of curiosity and stimulate interest in the natural world. Our syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry and Biology as well as some aspects of the Earth Sciences and Astronomy. It is taught inside and outside the classroom.
We make use of our extensive site for our studies and we organise trips to other centres of excellence in order to enhance the learning experiences of the boys. There is a field trip in year 7, where the boys have an opportunity to examine the biodiversity of an area in a distant locality. A weekly competition is held for boys in year 4 – 8, which encourages them to find out information for themselves. Each pupil's progress is monitored and assessed at regular intervals and we use this information to make provision for the differing needs of each boy.
Every opportunity is taken to allow the boys to experience the practical aspects of Science and to develop an investigative approach to the solving of scientific problems. Through a differentiated approach we aim to pitch the work so that it is achievable, as well as stretching each pupil so that they achieve their full potential. We seek to create an atmosphere in which the pupils learn and enjoy science and come to appreciate that it is a vital area of knowledge for them as future citizens. |
