Intent Statement

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

‘Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.’

The Science department at St Paul’s have a vision that every child is born a scientist; asking why and how. Teachers share their passion of science and show students the beauty and importance of science in their everyday lives. Teachers encourage students to seek answers about their world and beyond. St. Paul stated that “love is patient, love is kind” and this is how we approach our teaching of Science to all our students.

The Science department at St Paul’s have a vision that every child is born a scientist, asking why and how. Teachers share their passion of science and show students the beauty and importance of science in their everyday lives. Teachers encourage students to seek answers about their world and beyond. St. Paul stated that “love is patient, love is kind” and this is how we approach our teaching of science to all our students.

Our Key Stage Three curriculum is designed to inspire students to develop their key scientific knowledge and practical skills, as well as a keen focus on guiding all students to become fluent in the language of science. We cover the National Curriculum and ensure all students have a firm grasp of concepts they will need as they progress through their Science journey at St Paul’s.

Students begin by learning the cornerstones of Scientific understanding across all three disciplines such as Cells, Atomic Structure, and Energy. These are then built upon as students’ understanding and Scientific vocabulary continues to evolve from Year 7 to Year 9. Our curriculum also builds in key opportunities to develop students’ practical skills, encouraging them to ask questions and seek answers through the Scientific method.

In Year 10 our students will begin to study their GCSE’s by undertaking either the AQA Combined Science or AQA Single Science routes. Our Combined Science pathway offers opportunities to refine key transferable skills such as logical thinking, application of mathematical skills and the understanding of abstract concepts. The Single Science pathway takes this a step further and allows students to focus on more detail in all three of the Science disciplines, establishing it as the perfect route into post-16 Science study and a career within a Scientific field. Such pathways beyond St Paul’s can include A-levels in Biology, Chemistry or Physics as well as BTEC study in Applied Science or Health and Social Care.

Outside of the classroom, our science students will be given the opportunity to enrich their knowledge and passion for the subject through trips and visits. These include visiting Universities to gain an insight into further study opportunities or receive exciting lectures or experiences in cutting edge Science.