Physics
KS3
Physics is treated as a separate subject in the Junior School and will be taught by specialists in the subject. A syllabus has been designed that covers the essential elements of Common Entrance and the National Curriculum but which also tries to emphasise that 'Physics is Fun'.
There is a mixture of theory and experiment in each year but it is recognised that the role of practical work plays a key part in developing the scientists of tomorrow. At the end of year 8, pupils will be well placed to move on to further study leading to GCSE and beyond.
The Department has three spacious laboratories, all of which are equipped with a digital projector and wireless network access. The newest laboratory is equipped with facilities, which allow ICT skills to be developed. Pupils will be introduced to data capture using sensors and will be able to process results using the latest technology. Small research projects give opportunities to collect information from databases, locally and on the Internet, and to make full use of the School's library facilities.
The Moon (© NASA/JPL-Caltech)
We arrange each year for Moon rocks to land in the Physics department. Meteorites and lunar samples can be handled and studied by the pupils. These lunar samples, provided by NASA, were collected by astronauts during the Apollo missions in the 1960's and 1970's.