Biology

Pupils are taught for two lessons each week and continue the innovative and exciting Activate course introduced in Year 7. There are many opportunities for practical investigations, and homework activities are designed to consolidate understanding and promote independent learning.

Progress throughout the course is continuously monitored using written tasks, quizzes, verbal responses, presentations in class, experimental work, homework and end-of-topic tests. The small classes and excellent facilities in the Simpson Building ensure the opportunity for pupils to fulfil their potential in a stimulating, specialist environment.

The well-written and pupil-friendly textbook continues to support the pupils’ learning, providing clear explanations to help all pupils understand the concepts covered and including extension work on each topic to allow more able pupils to explore beyond their current level of study.