Science Education in the Daiglen School is about developing an understanding of our environment through experience, exploration and interaction with scientific phenomena. The process of learning Science is as important as the content itself, therefore we present it in practical contexts relevant to the pupils’ experiences.
In the lower school children’s sense of wonder and fascination about their world is encouraged and their natural curiosity is extended. Juniors continue to be taught in a very ‘hands on’ manner in our very well-equipped Science laboratory. Pupils work collaboratively and at times independently on practical demonstrations and experiments. They learn to confidently communicate their scientific predictions and discoveries using appropriate scientific vocabulary and to observe, describe, illustrate, hypothesise and interpret with increasing skill and confidence.
This understanding will enable pupils to take responsibility for their role in the maintenance of a healthy life and the creation of a safe environment for all human beings, animals and plants in the world.
Earlier this year, year 6 pupils enjoyed success in the Forest inter-schools science competition where they were awarded third prize.