Science
The National Curriculum states, ‘A high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science.’
Our science curriculum ensures that all pupils:
- develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics
- develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
- are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future
- develop an enthusiasm and enjoyment of scientific learning and discovery
- develop the essential scientific enquiry skills to deepen their scientific knowledge
At St. Mary’s Hare Park School, we recognise the importance of science and embedding STEAM learning across our curriculum. We are passionate about increasing our pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the world alongside developing skills associated with science as a process of enquiry. Science at St. Mary’s Hare Park develops the natural curiosity of the child and allows them to ask and answer challenging questions and carry out a range of investigations. We believe it is important to teach children about our local environment and how we can create a sustainable future. In 2025 we are working towards gaining our ‘Green School’ flag accreditation; working alongside our newly formed Eco- School council and our weekly environmental studies sessions which all children in Year 1-6 get to participate in.
