Aims of the Science Area of Learning
- For Science to be an exciting and inspiring experience for our students.
- To offer an experience of Science that will meet the varied needs of all students at HLCC.
- To establish a climate where students can work, succeed and develop scientifically-enquiring minds to meet the needs of the 21st Century.
- To develop an understanding of scientific knowledge, encouraging students to apply this knowledge to different situations in everyday life.
- To develop processes and skills that are relevant to the study and practice of Science.
- To ensure the assessment objectives measure progress, regardless of innate ability.
- To encourage students at HLC to continue studying Science beyond GCSE.
Accommodation
The Science Faculty consists of four main school laboratories, two Post-16 laboratories and an audio-visual room. The laboratories are stocked with general basic apparatus, and more specialist equipment such as data logging equipment, electronic balances and data projectors. In addition a computer suite has been installed in the Science open area for use during Science lessons
Teaching Staff
- Mr R Harrington (RH) – Director of Science (Physics) co-ordinating Physics
- Mr D Crossley (DC) – Aspiring Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) co-ordinating Biology
- Dr A Buckenham (AB) – Teacher of Science (Biology/Chemistry) co-ordinating Chemistry
- Ms N Ward (NW) – Head of House (Maple House) and Teacher of Science (Chemistry)
- Mrs W Williams (WW) – Teacher of Science (Chemistry) and co-ordinating Applied Science
- Mrs A Parmar (AP) - Teacher of Science (Biology)
- Mr A McKibbin (AM) - Teacher of Science (Biology/Chemistry)
- Mr J Trenchard (JT) – Head of ICT and Teacher of Science (Biology)
- Mrs E Carpenter (EC) – Teaching Assistant
Technical Support Staff
One full-time technician and one part-time technician provide technical support:
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