Come along and visit St Scholastica's! Remember, you do not need to be a Catholic to attend our school. We welcome children and families of all of faiths and none.
Come along and visit St Scholastica's! Remember, you do not need to be a Catholic to attend our school. We welcome children and families of all of faiths and none.
St Scholastica’s School

Science

"The important thing is to never stop questioning" -

Albert Einstein

Our Vision for Science 

At St Scholastica’s, we encourage children to be inquisitive throughout their time at the school and the next stage of their development. The science curriculum fosters a healthy curiosity in children about our universe and promotes respect for the living and non-living things. Throughout the programmes of study, the children will acquire and develop the key knowledge that has been identified within each unit and across each year group, as well as the application of scientific skills. We ensure that the Working Scientifically skills and Enquiry skills are built-on and developed throughout children’s time at school so that they can apply their knowledge of science when using equipment, conducting experiments, and explaining concepts confidently and continue to ask questions and be curious about their surroundings.

Being a Scientist at St Scholastica's

  • The ability to think independently and raise questions about working scientifically and the knowledge and skills that it brings
  • Confidence and competence in the full range of practical skills, taking the initiative in, for example, planning and carrying out scientific investigations.
  • Excellent scientific knowledge and understanding which is demonstrated in written and verbal explanations, solving challenging problems and reporting scientific findings
  • High levels of imagination or innovation in the application of skills
  • The ability to undertake practical work in a variety of contexts, including fieldwork
  • A passion for science and its application in past, present and future technologies

How Science is taught at St Scholastica's

At St Scholastica’s, our curriculum covers all the areas required in the National Curriculum. Through high-quality teaching, we develop the following essential characteristics Science: 

  • Biology: Understanding living organisms, their habitats, life cycles, and interdependence.
  • Chemistry: Exploring materials, their properties, changes, and reactions.
  • Physics: Investigating forces, energy, motion, and fundamental physical concepts.
  • Working Scientifically: Developing inquiry, observation, testing, data analysis, and communication skills.

Science Trips, Visits and Workshops

Science at Home