Physics
Aims-
To stimulate and maintain pupils’ curiosity, interest and enjoyment in Physics 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 scientific knowledge, principles and vocabulary
Curriculum
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Key Stage 3
All junior pupils are taught Physics as a separate science by a specialist teacher
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GCSE
Pupils follow the CCEA specification. Approximately 60% choose to study Physics as part of the Triple Award option. The remainder follow the Double Award Science specification. Coursework is worth 25% of the total examination mark.
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AS/A2
Pupils follow the CCEA specification. We regularly have fifty pupils studying Physics at AS level, with approximately 80% of these progressing to A2 level.
Facilities and Resources
We have five laboratories, all of which have been recently refurbished. Each laboratory is equipped with an interactive whiteboard, a data projector and connections to the internet.
Pupil Destinations
The majority of our pupils progress to tertiary education at a wide range of Universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, to study Physics or Physics-related courses, such as engineering and medicine.
School News
SPRING CONCERT
23rd Mar 2010
Ulster Hall - 23rd March - 7.30pm
THE ACADEMY THROUGH TO SCHOOLS’ CUP FINAL
17th Mar 2010
16 - 12 win against Wallace High School
HOCKEY NEWS
10th Mar 2010
Shield semi-final win & selections for U15 Area Board Tournament
MUSIC NEWS
9th Mar 2010
Ballymena Music Festival