Science

Mission Statement

We are devoted to imparting scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to our pupils to give them a broad appreciation of the applications and implications of science and to prepare them for further study in higher education. The science department offers a diverse range of courses to pupils as they progress to allow them to develop according to their individual needs and enable them to fulfil their potential.

Curriculum

KS3

In years 7-9 pupils follow a rigorous program of study monitored via continual written assessments in line with the Department for Education’s Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) national strategy. Ontop of continual assessment pupils sit annual Winter and Summer SATS style exams.

KS4

Starting after Pesach year 9 pupils begin studying for one of the following science courses:

AQA GCSE: Biology, Chemistry and Physics (Separates)
AQA Core Science and Additional Science
BTEC EDEXCEL Principles of Applied Science and BTEC Applications of Applied Science

KS5

Pupils staying on in the sixth can study the following science courses:

AQA AS/A Level GCE Biology
AQA AS/A Level GCE Chemistry
AQA AS/A Level GCE Physics
AQA Advanced GCE in Applied Science
AQA Advanced GCE in Applied Science (Double Award)

For pictures from the 2011 KDHS trip to CERN click here.

KDHS fielded a highly motivated and able team of year 12 students to enter the acclaimed international Weizmann Institute Safe Cracking Competition. After winning on a national level by competing against schools from across the country, KDHS was invited to compete internationally in the annual championships held in Israel. Although our students gave it their all they missed out on claiming top prize. Click here for pictures.

Activities

SCIENCE CLUB

There is a BTEC coursework catch up session on a Wednesday lunchtime and also GCSE intervention sessions.
Visit our own youtube channel by clicking here.

GCSE COURSEWORK ENHANCEMENT SESSIONS

A club run once a week for pupils in year 10 and 11 to get extra guidance on their science coursework.

Staff

Miss. C. Harrington - Head of Dept
Miss.S.Hirst - Head of Dept
Mr.J.Balson
Mr.P.Curati - Head of Physics
Mrs. V. Dansey
Mrs. H. Byrne
Mr.Z.Christo (Key Stage 5)
    Miss. V. Fletcher
Mr. G. Percival
    Miss. N. Longley
Mr.A.Waring
    Dr. M. Opperman - Head Technician
    Miss. S. Costello
    Miss. D. Bell - Lab Technician
    Mrs. L. Parkes - Lab Technician

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Field Trips
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Science Club

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