Chemistry
Our Aims-
To stimulate and maintain pupils’ curiosity, interest and enjoyment in Chemistry and be aware of its implications for the individual, the community and the environment
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To encourage pupils to work independently and as part of a group
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To enable pupils to be familiar with and use a body of chemical knowledge, principles and vocabulary
Curriculum
Key Stage 3
Chemistry is taught as a separate Science subject, by a specialist teacher, throughout Junior School. The variety of Reading, Writing and Audio-Visual activities is designed to build depth and width across the topics so that understanding and problem solving skills can be gained.
GCSE
Pupils follow the CCEA specification. Approximately 60% choose to study Chemistry as part of the Triple Award option. The remainder follow the Double Award Science specification. Coursework is worth 25% of the total examination mark.
AS/A2
We regularly have 90 pupils studying Chemistry at AS level with approximately 80% of these progressing to A2 level.
Facilities and Resources
All of our five laboratories have been recently refurbished and have interactive whiteboards and internet terminals enabling pupils to access on-line resources.
Pupil Destination
The majority of our pupils progress to tertiary education to study at a wide range of universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. Courses include:
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Medicine
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Dentistry
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Pharmacy
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Veterinary Science
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Food Science
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Chemical Engineering, to name but a few
School News
BOYS’ ATHLETICS RESULTS
13th May 2008
District Championships, Antrim Forum
GIRLS’ ATHLETICS RESULTS
12th May 2008
District Championships, Antrim Forum
CHESS RESULTS
12th May 2008
UK Chess Challenge Megafinal of Northern Ireland
SHOWJUMPING RESULTS
12th May 2008
Ulster Schools’ Showjumping Spring Championships