Chemistry Department Vision
Our department is dedicated to fostering an environment where every pupil can achieve their full potential while upholding the school’s core values.
We aim to accomplish this by motivating pupils to strive for excellence and aim high in their academic pursuits. Students are encouraged to give their best effort consistently, maintain focus on their studies despite any challenges they face. The teachers are there to provide support throughout.
Students are encouraged to work towards becoming independent learners, gaining skills that they will later on use upon completion of their secondary education studies. They are expected to develop a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation.
Pupils are taught to be respectful to each other, their teachers, and the school environment. Likewise, teachers are expected to show respect for their pupils. Debate and discussion are encouraged at appropriate times, allowing pupils to express their views in a respectful manner.
We foster a caring environment where pupils can contribute to discussions about their progress and goals.
Everyone is encouraged to treat others fairly and with respect, adhering to the principle of treating others as they wish to be treated.
Departmental Aims and Ethos
- Broaden pupil exposure to Chemistry to be able to handle chemicals and equipment safely and make informed decisions about scientific matters in later life.
- Broaden knowledge of Chemistry at a level of detail appropriate to individual pupil ability.
- Encourage pupils to become more inquisitive, organised, disciplined, rigorous and effective in their work by creating and sustaining an interest in the study of Chemistry.
- Encourage pupils to become independent learners who can think critically and solve problems of unfamiliar situations.
- Develop a wide range of transferable skills for the world of employment.
- Ensure all pupils progress to their full potential as young chemists and to achieve the highest possible grade in GCSE and IAL level examinations.
- Fully prepare pupils of all ages for their next level of scientific study or training either within the school (GCSE or IAL) or in higher education in a chemistry related discipline
