Spalding High School

"An outstanding Girls' Grammar School with a Mixed Sixth Form"

The Science department has ten very experienced teachers. We aim to provide the students with specialised subject teaching, especially for GCSE and A level. A variety of courses are offered, to tailor the education to the individual student. SCIENCE

The Department

Head of Science and Physics - N Gregory

Head of Chemistry - V White

Head of Biology - E Busfield

Teaching Staff -

C Aurikko

K Martindale

F Murphy

M Rodgers

T Waldron

N Wright

Technicians -

E Howard

R Reynolds

R Hamm

Weekly events

Monday
Science Plus     - Lab 1 at 1pm
                         - Advice available from a biology,
                          chemistry and physics specialist
                          - Open to all year groups

Monday
Science Detention - Lab 1 at 1pm

Tuesday
Science Revision
- Short revision sessions on key topics throughout the year for Year 11 students. Students should sign up using the sheet outside lab 1.

- Lab 1 at 1.00pm

Key Stage 3 Science

All pupils study a common scheme of work, which follows the national curriculum. A variety of different teaching techniques are used allowing pupils to participate in practical work, discussions on topical issues and to experience all three subjects that make up the science curriculum (biology, chemistry and physics).

Key Stage 4 Science

All pupils follow a GCSE Science course within the school, taught by subject specialist teachers. All pupils choose between Seperate Science, or Combined Science at a higher tier level. The curriculum builds upon the work done in Key Stage 3, developing the understanding of the students and extending their practical skills.

Biology

From investigating the effects of caffeine on heart rate or the antimicrobial properties in plants to conducting some of the techniques used in forensics. Biology offers an active exploration of the many exciting aspects of Science that have furthered our understanding of life on Earth.

Chemistry

Chemistry is the use of chemical knowledge to explain how the world around us works. Ever thought of a piece of fruit as a complex chemical factory? What about drug design, synthesis and analysis? The joy of the subject is finding out answers to such questions. Go on and explore!

Physics

Physics is a well established subject, where numbers have grown steadily. The course followed looks at how physics is used in both traditional and up-to-date subject matter. Practical work is still a very important part of this course allowing students to learn through experience.