Departments - Science
Science moves into the 21st century
Science really moved into the new century this September when we started a new GCSE course called ‘21st Century Science’. The new KS4 programme introduced this year concentrates on ‘How Science Works’. This course is designed to recognise the impact of science and technology on everyday life and enable pupils to make informed personal decisions about issues and questions that involve science. Together with BTEC Applied science we feel we are giving pupils a selection of courses, which give opportunities for more independent learning and can only be a step in the right direction for modern science.
All Hallows goes CSI
2 groups of pupils became forensic
scientists for the day. A visit to Manchester Museum saw pupils solving a crime
using a series of scientific investigative techniques such as fingerprinting, DNA
extraction and analysis using Gel electrophoresis. The session was led by museum
staff and university academics, giving the pupils a flavour of science outside school.
More visits are planned for this year.
Science Computer Suite
We were really pleased to find out
that not only do we have four state of the art science labs at All Hallows but now
the large prep room is being refurbished to make a computer suite. Work starts soon and easy access to computers will certainly enhance the teaching and learning in
science.
EXAM SUCCESS
Congratulations to all our pupils on their recent GCSE and GNVQ success. The results are better than ever. The Key Stage Three, SAT results were also pleasing, once again reflecting the hard work made by many pupils and staff. ‘Science Buster’ booster classes proved to be really popular and rewarding, especially with the treats the pupils received.
How do mad scientists freshen their breath? With experi-mints
Why did the germ cross the microscope? To get to the other slide.
