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.