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Mr Fisher - Director of Learning for Science
MYP Science
Across our MYP science classes, students have been exploring big conceptual questions through rich practical work and real-world contexts. Year 7 learners have been deepening their understanding of the material world by investigating mixtures, pure substances, the structure of the atom, and techniques used to separate materials—building strong foundations in scientific method and vocabulary. Year 8 students have been using the idea of relationships to explore plant biology, gas exchange, migration, ecosystems and biodiversity, while also developing mathematical skills through speed and distance–time graph work. In Year 9, students have been examining how capabilities develop from structural relationships, moving from chemical bonding and polymers into electrical circuits, metals, and national-scale systems such as the National Grid. Throughout the MYP, students are encouraged to question, model, test, and evaluate, strengthening their scientific thinking as well as their confidence in applying science to new situations.
Key Stage 4 Science
Our KS4 students have been consolidating and extending their knowledge in preparation for their GCSE assessments through a strong focus on both core ideas and applied problem-solving. In Year 10 Chemistry, students have been mastering chemical reactions, bonding, structure, conservation of mass, moles, quantitative chemistry and the behaviour of groups in the periodic table, supported by extended writing to strengthen scientific communication. Year 11 have been revising key topics from both physics and biology, including Newton’s laws, velocity–time graphs, momentum, homeostasis, the endocrine and nervous systems, and practical skills linked to reaction time. Across KS4, students continue to build fluency in scientific literacy, calculations, and experimental technique, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident as they move towards their final examinations.
Key Stage 5 Science
Key Stage 5 Science
IB Biology
Students in IB Biology have been exploring a broad and challenging range of topics, including nervous system signalling, ecology and ecosystems, and plant biology. Through these units, students are developing a deep understanding of how biological systems function and interact, while also building key scientific skills such as data analysis, evaluation of evidence, and applying concepts to unfamiliar contexts. The IB’s emphasis on inquiry and real-world relevance encourages students to think critically and make connections across topics, preparing them well for further study in science and related fields.
Alongside their content learning, students are making strong progress on their Internal Assessments (IAs), with many now approaching the final stages ahead of the submission deadline. The IA process allows students to design and carry out their own investigations, strengthening independence, resilience, and scientific communication skills. This balance of rigorous subject knowledge and independent research is a key strength of the IB, helping students grow as confident, reflective learners who are well prepared for university-level study and beyond.
IB Physics
IB Physics HL students have made an excellent start to the new IB Physics 2025 specification, developing strong foundations in kinematics, forces, energy, thermal physics, gas laws and electric circuits. Lessons combine rigorous mathematical modelling, experimental investigations, data analysis and real-world applications, preparing students for the demands of university-level science and engineering.
Alongside theory, students are actively developing advanced practical skills, including uncertainty analysis, graphical interpretation and digital data collection, while beginning structured preparation for their independent Internal Assessment (IA). The course strongly promotes critical thinking, problem-solving and scientific communication, equipping students for STEM degrees and careers.
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