Science

Daiglen School encourages enthusiasm for Science through enquiry and experimentation. The basic science concepts necessary as the building blocks for more advanced study are delivered through a structured, practical and dynamic curriculum. Topics covered encompass the National Curriculum. However, some key areas are condensed to avoid excessive repetition, allowing pupils to advance to a higher level of study as they mature. Junior children work with the specialist teacher in our very well-equipped laboratory.

We have adopted an experiment-based approach, with work presented in practical contexts relevant to pupils’ experiences. One of the benefits of this is natural differentiation, which enables pupils of all abilities to enjoy and understand basic scientific concepts. Children gain skills and confidence to ask further questions as they are encouraged to hypothesise and question experimental work. Pupils are set projects to allow extended independent research while an emphasis on scientific write-ups develops organisational skills and ordered scientific thinking of logical processes.

During the annual Science Week whole school, cross-curricular and co-curricular activities focus on Science with participation in Science fairs and competitions and integral visits, including ‘Overnight at the Museum’ for Y4.