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Students finish for the easter holidays
30.03.2012
15:00 - 16:00

Students back to the academy
16.04.2012
08:00 - 09:00

Bank holiday students on holiday
07.05.2012

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Science & Environment

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Who’s who in the Faculty

Dr M Ashraf (Learning Leader)

Mrs G Syed (Deputy Learning Leader)

Mrs S Zulfiqar (Teacher and Strinesdale House Leader)

Mr T Pears (Teacher and Dovestones House Leader)

Mr K Miah (Teacher)

Mr B Rashid (Teacher)

Mr M Khan (Teacher)

Science is the field of study that attempts to describe and understand the nature of the universe. It is an integral part of modern culture stretching the imagination of young people and helping us to make complex things simple. Science extends and enriches our lives, expands our imagination and liberates us from the bonds of ignorance and superstition.

Extra Curricular Activities

STEMNET (Science , Engineering , Technology & Mathematics Networks )

Successful economies are underpinned by a strong supply of people with a range of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) qualifications, working across a range of spheres. A STEM literate population is crucial.

STEMNET works with a range of partner organisations, including government, industry, professional institutions, education and other major companies, to ensure that the UK has both of these.

The Office of Science and Innovation (OSI) within the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) seeks to engage under represented groups in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) as one of its key priorities. STEM Access Grants provide an opportunity for schools to access funding to engage in STEM activity those Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) pupils which research indicates are under-represented in STEM, specifically those of Caribbean, Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin.

Year 8 Science Challenge day

Pupils from year 8 are chosen to take part in a borough wide science challenge day held at the Oldham Sixth Form College this summer term. Pupils took part in activities related to Robotics and Engineering, with the assistance of students from the University of Liverpool.

Year 10 ‘Feel the Force’ trip to Alton Towers

Year 10 pupils are taken to Alton Towers as part of the physics units in the GCSE courses. Pupils will take part in demonstrations and interactive activities designed and developed by the ‘Mad Science’ team, related to forces and their effects.

KS4 Science

COURSEWORK OUTLINE AND ASSESSMENT

TRIPLE AWARD (GCSE BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY and PHYSICS)

GCSE TRIPLE SCIENCE – A* - G

This course is made up of 3 one hour structured written tests and a controlled assessment for each science. All pupils will be given the opportunity to work towards achieving a grade in GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

3 Modular Tests – 75%

Controlled Assessment - 25%

DOUBLE AWARD (GCSE SCIENCE & ADDITIONAL SCIENCE)

GCSE SCIENCE - A* - G

This course involves the study of biology, chemistry and physics, pupils will obtain one GCSE grade in science. It consists of external assessment made up of 3 structured written tests and a controlled assessment based on scientific enquiry and practical work.

External Assessment - 75%

Internal Assessment - 25%

GCSE ADDITIONAL SCIENCE - A* - G

This is independent from the GCSE Science so a separate grade is awarded to pupils who successfully complete this course. It consists of external assessment made up of 3 structured written tests and a controlled assessment based on scientific enquiry and practical work.

External Assessment - 75%

Internal Assessment - 25%

SINGLE AWARD (GCSE SCIENCE)

GCSE SCIENCE - A* - G

This course involves the study of biology, chemistry and physics, pupils will obtain 1=one GCSE grade in science. It consists of external assessment made up of 3 structured written tests and a controlled assessment based on scientific enquiry and practical work.

External Assessment - 75%

Internal Assessment - 25%

Pupils can progress to do AS/A level Science at College with these science qualifications.

KS 3 Curriculum

Aims and purposes of science

At key stage 3 science offers opportunities for pupils to:

Build on their scientific knowledge and understanding from key stage 2 and make connections between different areas of science;
Use scientific ideas and models to explain phenomena and events;
Understand a range of familiar applications of science;
Think about the advantages and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments for the environment and in other contexts, considering the reasons for different opinions;
Carry out investigations of different types, on their own and in groups, making use of reference sources and evaluating their work;
Communicate what they did and its significance;
Learn how scientists work and the importance of experimental evidence in supporting scientific ideas.
Content of science at key stage 3
In the programme of study for science, the content is set out in a sequence of statements covering:
Scientific enquiry (Sc1);
Life processes and living things (Sc2);
Materials and their properties (Sc3);
Physical processes (Sc4).