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Our vision for all pupils is as follows:
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Have access to the science curriculum.
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Appreciate the relevance of science to themselves, community and environment.
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Have knowledge, understanding and skills required by the Northern Ireland Curriculum.
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Develop positive attitudes and appreciate the contribution science makes to society and realise that applying science can lead to moral and ethical issues.
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Find science enjoyable and challenging.
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Understand key scientific concepts and use scientific methods of investigation to become competent problem solvers.
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Have STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) career choices at all levels.
The department makes a wide use of both ICT and data loggers to carry out a range of investigations from Year 8 – Year 14. We also make use of the outside classroom and have visits to relevant organisations and science sites, including the “clay-pits” and sea shore.
The department received a “Very Good” rating in a focused inspection in January 2013 from ETI.
KEY STAGE 3
KS3 classes follow a diverse and interesting range of topics linked to the Northern Ireland Curriculum. In years 8, 9 and 10 the pupils follow a course that covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which provides a solid foundation for GCSE science in the college.
KEY STAGE 4 (GCSE)
At KS4 pupils are offered a diverse choice of subjects that will allow them to progress to study science at KS5 and also at degree level.
There are two options at GCSE: Double Award (Modular) or Single Award Science (Modular). Both follow the CCEA specification. Students are advised by departmental staff in year 10 to aid decision-making.
Double Award GCSE: Students are taught by two teachers. They sit two modules in February and June of Year 11. Coursework is taught throughout the two year course.
Single Award GCSE: Students are taught by one teacher and sit the first module in February of Year 11 with the second and third module in Year 12.
A-LEVEL
At KS5 the pupils have the opportunity to study a wide range of topics within Applied Science GCE. This course is provided by OCR and allows pupils to progress to a variety of higher education opportunities.
The course outline is as follows:
Year 13
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Science at Work (Portfolio)
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Analysis at Work (Portfolio)
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Monitoring and analysing the human body (Examined Unit)
Year 14
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Investigating a scientist work (Portfolio)
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Synthesising organic chemicals (Portfolio)
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Sampling, testing and processing (Examined Unit)
Throughout years 13 and 14 the pupils have opportunities to participate in a wide range of field trips and receive information from the world of science from STEM ambassadors who come to college and offer a wealth of knowledge on science in the work place.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Throughout KS3 pupils can attend Science club and Environmental club.
STAFF
Mr K Mr Debbadi
Ms J Attwood
Mrs L Montgomery
Mrs L Hagans
Mrs S Law
Mrs J Baird
Mrs J Wickens
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People with a science education are employed in a wide range of careers. People who have scientific qualifications are in high demand, and science qualifications prepare them for a wide variety of careers both in science and beyond. Science qualifications give you access to a vast range of careers from astronomy to zoology and from marine biology to journalism. By continuing to study science you will keep many career opportunities open to you.
