Faculty: Science

Head of Faculty: Mrs L Glascott

Intent

To ignite and nurture a lifelong passion for science, achieving excellence and harbouring curiosity of the world around us.

At Hawkley Hall High School our students study a carefully sequenced curriculum that develops both substantive and disciplinary knowledge.  Our intention is for students to enjoy and experience a broad, varied and challenging curriculum that fosters curiosity and promotes an awareness of the importance of science in the world today, and in the future. 

Overview of the Science Curriculum

The topics students cover throughout Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 are outlined in the link below:

KS3 - Curriculum Overview Science

KS4 - Curriculum Overview - Trilogy Combined Science

KS4 - Curriculum Overview - Separate Science

GCSE Exam Board Specifications

The specification code for AQA GCSE Science Biology is 8461. Click here to view the GCSE specification

The specification code for AQA GCSE Science Chemistry is 8462. Click here to view the GCSE specification

The specification code for AQA GCSE Science Physics is 8463. Click here to view the GCSE specification

The specification code for AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy is 8464. Click here to view the GCSE specification

Enrichment and Additional Learning Opportunities

The Science Faculty provide an extensive range of extra-curricular provision, including:

• Animal care club
• Gardening club
• STEM club
• Homework support is available any time afterschool or lunch time.
• Trips are varied and offered to various year groups throughout the year to inspire and enthuse as well as to demonstrate scientific concepts. We also invite various speakers into school from STEM industries as well as taking part in careers and science events.