Our community is able to explore the importance of science in our world and encourage a lifelong passion for science.

Through the study of science, pupils should be able to:

• Interpret and evaluate information
• Make informed judgements about the social and ethical impacts of science
• Apply knowledge of scientific processes to develop an understanding of the world around them
• Effectively problem solve using the scientific method
• Develop numeracy and literacy skills in the context of science.

Science Big Ideas

Key Stage 3 Science

KS3 Science is taught over three years and as one subject through the BEST scheme. All three main disciplines (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) are given equal time. Students receive four double lessons per fortnight in science for Years 7, 8 and 9. These lessons are a combination of practical and theory lessons, with regular activities to support student learning and attainment. Assessing without level tasks and tests provide quantitative data to support the tracking of students, to ensure that all students make good or better progress. Context drives our syllabus, helping to relate science to real-life concepts and experiences. A significant amount of homework is given as online tasks, which is set on google classroom.

In Year 7, pupils are introduced to the key concepts that will shape the rest of their learning at Bonus pastor. We operate a spiral curriculum, where we will revisit these topics of the five years. Each time we revisit a concept, we aim to secure and deepen understanding at an age appropriate level. 

In year 9, pupils can strengthen the skills and concepts that we deliver in years 7 and 8. We spend lesson time in year nine deepening the skills that pupils need to start to successfully apply their learning at a GCSE level in year 10. Here we focus on the fundamentals of Biology, Chemistry and Physics to ensure that pupils' knowledge is secure in preparation for GCSE. 

KS3 Science Overview

Key Stage 4 Science

Science is compulsory at KS4. Students are taught either Separate Sciences or Combined Science GCSEs, which will be delivered over Year 10 and 11. Science is strong at Bonus with Separate Science being delivered by experienced subject specialists teaching all lessons.  Alternatively, students study along the combined science route, gaining 2 GCSEs. Whichever route the students take there are plenty of opportunities for extra-curricular learning.

The exam board link for our Edexcel GCSE Sciences specifications is below:

Edexcel

GCSE Science Overview

Enrichment and Extracurricular

The department runs fortnightly and very well attended after school club Science Club for Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils. These sessions are fun and exciting, allowing all involved to explore science in innovative and inventive ways outside the curriculum. Year 9 and 10 students who are interested in taking science beyond KS4 attend regular outreach trips to Dulwich College to experience fun science outside the curriculum.

 For more details please email the Head of Department

Miss Carlin - ccarlin@bonuspastor.co.uk