Cardinal Newman Catholic School

WELCOME TO THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PAGE

Head of the Science Department: Mr Panesar

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

Steven Panesar– 2^nd Science

Rebekah Mason - Key Stage Five Lead

Avalin Mathew – Chemistry Lead

Nicola Shepherd – Biology Lead

John McGrath - Practical Lead

Mark Underwood - Stem Lead

Christine Ward – Science teacher & whole school pupil premium

Mark Franzoni - Science Teacher & AHT

Cheryl Chester - Science Teacher & AHT

Anjail Philps – Science teacher

Lisa Osayomwanbor - Science Teacher

Julie Thomson - Senior Science Technician

Shenaz Clinton - Science Technician

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/

Year 11 Revision Materials

Course Booklets:

Combined Science Handbook

Separate Science Handbook

Key Terms:

Biology Key Terms

Chemistry Key Terms

Physics Key Terms

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