Head of the Science Department: Mr Panesar
Email jodh.panesar@hccmac.co.uk
A very warm welcome to the Science department webpage. We hope that you will find the information outlined below useful, and please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on the Science department curriculum.
MEET THE DEPARTMENT
Jodh Panesar - Head of Department
Thomas Gordon – 2 i/c & year 8 & 9 progress and curriculum
Rebekah Mason - Key Stage Five progress and curriculum (Chemistry & Physics)
Avalin Mathew – Pupil premium in science (maternity leave 2023-2024)
John McGrath - Practical Lead
Jodh Panesar - Teaching & Learning: curriculum development
Anjail Philps – Science teacher
Steven Panesar - Science Teacher
Nicola Shepherd – Science teacher
Julie Thomson - Senior Science Technician
Mark Underwood - "Stem Co-Ordinator"
Christine Ward – Science teacher & whole school pupil premium
Homework
Within Science, homework will be set on a weekly basis by the class teacher. Students will be able to find this on Classcharts and should have written the task and deadline in their planner.
We use Educake for years 7 to 11 which is an online homework platform which links directly to the content being delivered and allows your child to review and revise the key knowledge from the lesson. As your child moves into KS4, homework will begin to incorporate exam practice questions to prepare them for sitting their GCSE.
If your child is unable to access homework online, please ensure that the department are aware so that accessible homework can be set for your child.
Educake - https://www.educake.co.uk/
Equipment and Resources
Department praise and recognition
In Science, we strive to acknowledge our students' successes. Students will experience reward and recognition through the school newsletter, postcards and letters home as well as through our subject's Twitter page - @ScienceCncs
Careers in Science
- Science is a broad subject that supports many future career paths. The skills gained show analysis, evaluation, the ability to carry out extended practical task, literacy and numeracy to name a few.
- Useful websites include;
- We are very proud of the achievements of our students and have high aspirations for their Post 16 and 18 destinations. Students who studied Science and left CNCS, went on to the following destinations: medicine, nursing, midwifery, radiography, paramedic science, engineering, biochemistry, teaching, electrical engineering, hair and beauty. Science and the skills gained are useful in a wide range of careers.
Key stage 4 information
We use the exam board AQA for GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics and Combined trilogy. Pupils will be entered for the most appropriate course in Year 11. You will find links to the exam board's specification and recommended revision materials below:
GCSE Biology - https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461
GCSE Chemistry - https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462
GCSE Physics - https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463
GCSE Combined trilogy - https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464
Key stage 5 information
We offer three Science A Levels and one BTEC at CNCS:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- BTEC level three extended certificate in Applied Science
You will find the links to A Level and BTEC specification
Biology
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/biology-7401-7402
Chemistry
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/chemistry-7404-7405
Physics
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408
BTEC level three extended certificate in Applied Science (unit 8 is our optional unit)
STEM
Click on the link to find out more about STEM
https://www.cncs.school/page/?title=STEM&pid=203
For more information on our curriculum intent and implementation, click on the link below