Science is a core subject at Years 7-9. Students engage in learning of scientific concepts, processes, inquiry and develop skills in scientific literacy and laboratory work. Students in years 7-9 study Science for 3 periods per week (Years 7 and 9) or 4 periods a week (Year 8). Students have access to scientific laboratory equipment to enhance their learning and developing of laboratory skills and safety. 

GWSC is fortunate to have an expert team of laboratory technicians who support the practical work of Science learning. Students have access to all standard laboratory equipment as well as microscopes, spectroscopes and other pieces of laboratory analysis tools. 

Each year, students will learn about various topics from each of the disciplines of Science including Biology, Earth Sciences, Psychology, Physics and Chemistry. The Science curriculum at GWSC is committed to delivering the outcomes of the Victorian Curriculum. 

From 2026, the Victorian Curriculum for Science 2.0 will be implemented at GWSC. To find out more about the VC 2.0 please click here.