Science

Science at Scarisbrick Hall school is taught in a purpose built block which is shared with the Mathematics and ICT departments. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are studied as separate subjects from the start of Year 7. This enables the pupils to develop their interests in a particular area as well as being able to obtain an overview of Science.

Our approach is based on practical work so that the pupils develop skills for learning and for life. The new GCSE syllabus has heavy weighting on 'How Science Works' so it is essential that they develop these skills from an early stage.

We aim to foster an awareness of our delightful environment by taking every year group out into the grounds to study the ecology of the flora and fauna.

We also aim to keep abreast of topical issues by making the pupils aware, through study of the media, the effects of Man on the Environment. Through this study we hope that the pupils become fully aware of the effects of their life style and engender a positive caring attitude towards their environment.

Key Staff:
Mrs J.Howarth HND, Cert Ed
Mr S.Wynne B.Ed
Mr J.Finnigan B.Sc

Examination results 2009
100% of pupils taking separate sciences in Biology, Physics and Chemistry obtained A*-C grades and 78% of pupils obtained grades A* -C in Science and 78% in Additional Science