Science

SUBJECTS/COURSES OFFERED

BGE (S1-3)

S1-S2 BGE Science course covering -:

Introducing Science

Energy

Water & Air

Rocks & Soils

Human Body

Space

Sustainability

S3       Individualised skills based courses with each discrete science.

Science with Biology

Science with Chemistry

Science with Physics

 

Senior Phase (S4-6)

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

All offered at a range of levels N3- AH

 

ABOUT US

The Science faculty is one of the largest in the school. We have 9 purpose built labs and as we are a relatively new school we are lucky to have a good range of equipment. Each lab has a smart board and we also have a science laptop bus.

Throughout the year we offer various Curriculum enrichment:

  • STEM Ambassador visits including links to various engineering companies
  • Do you want to be a Doctor? When we have medical students in school.
  • Science Club, includes Crest awar
  • John Muir Award for all S1
  • British Science Association:
    • British Science Week
    • Annual competitions
  • Techfest week talks including (at varying times throughout the year)
    • Cosmic Dome (astronomy/physics)
    • Physics – Antarctica and Beyond (physics/biology)
  • Aberdeen University: (at varying times throughout the year)
    • Practical workshops
    • Lectures
    • Careers advice
  • Various visits are arranged including Mr Bug, Forestry Commission, a local Bee keeper, as well as visits to the Distillery and other local businesses.