Science

Scientific inquiry is a distinct way of finding answers to interesting questions and solutions to important problems about the natural world locally, nationally and globally, including shaping sustainable futures. Scientific knowledge provides explanations for a variety of phenomena and enables sense to be made of the Natural Environment and the Made Environment. As students engage in posing questions, testing ideas, developing and evaluating arguments based on evidence, they demonstrate honesty and fairness in using the skills of Working Scientifically.

Aims

• To foster students' sense of wonder and expand their natural curiosity about the world around them in order to develop their understanding of, interest in, and enthusiasm for science.
• To develop students' competence and creativity in applying the processes of Working Scientifically and Working Technologically to appreciate and understand the Natural Environment and Made Environment.
• To enhance students' confidence in making evidence-based decisions about the influences of science and technology in their lives
• To enable students to confidently respond to needs and opportunities when designing solutions relevant to science and technology in their lives.

Our faculty provides

• Four, well-equipped laboratories.
• Internet access for Chromebooks in all laboratories.
• Highly qualified teaching staff, with ValidScience and HSC Marking experience.
• Entry to the Australian Schools Science Competition.
• Independent research projects for years 8 and 10
• Field trips to the Taronga Zoo and to Luna Park.
• Integrated incursions focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) outcomes

Faculty Programs 

A variety of challenging and stimulating topics are offered in Years 7 to 10, with a particular emphasis on practical work and integration of technology.

Topics include the following: