Science

 We develop vital critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a science curriculum led by a challenge question, which provides pupils with transferable skills to support them in all areas of life. We also ensure our science curriculum provides pupils with the knowledge to understand current key issues within the scientific world, such as climate change, as we know that the future of the world belongs to them.

We deliver a science curriculum that creates children who:

• Have the skills to work scientifically
• Have a knowledge and understanding of the world from a chemistry, biology and physics  viewpoint
• Are curious about the world and have a desire to investigate and explore more
• Engage in scientific studies and development across the UK and the world
• Develop an enthusiasm for science at an early age, to widen future prospects in a STEM industry

We ensure pupils have an awareness of which strand of science they are learning during that half term. We block our science strands across the school to ensure that there is a clear progression within each year groups. Each science unit begins with a big question which is designed to ignite thoughts and imagination, before moving pupils on to develop the skills and understanding needed to answer the big question. Pupils are taught two key aspects of science; primary knowledge and working scientifically. As well as teaching science through our blocked science week, we also ensure there are clear cross curricular links to science through other subjects, such as reading, writing and maths. We promote science through engaging displays in classrooms, which are designed to celebrate scientific vocabulary and skills of working scientifically. Pupils refer to this display as they develop their knowledge in preparation to reflect on the big question.

2026 Science Week

Curiosity Sparked: A Spectacular Science Week!

What an incredible buzz we had across the school for this year’s Science Week (March 11th–12th)! This year’s theme was ‘Curiosity,’ and it was a joy to see our children’s eyes light up as they dove headfirst into the world of scientific enquiry. At the heart of our curriculum is the desire to give every child the tools to ask “why?” and “how?”, and this week provided the perfect stage for them to do exactly that.

We were thrilled to welcome the team from Sublime Science, who truly brought the “wow” factor to our classrooms. Our EYFS and Key Stage 1 children were absolutely spellbound during their “Magic Tricks & Noises” sessions. From mysterious sounds to mind-bending visual tricks, the laughter and gasps coming from the hall were a testament to just how much fun they were having while learning about the basics of physics.

In Lower Key Stage 2, the workshops took a more hands-on turn as the children explored the invisible forces all around us. They experimented with pressure, touch, and even their sense of smell, proving that science isn’t just something you read about—it’s something you feel and experience. Meanwhile, our Upper Key Stage 2 students tackled some big real-world questions in their “Climate Chaos” workshops. It was fantastic to see them engaging so maturely with the science behind our changing planet, using dramatic experiments to understand weather patterns and environmental impact.

The excitement didn’t end with our visitors, though! Our teachers kept the momentum going back in the classrooms, where the children became the lead investigators. In KS1, the children practiced their observation skills by “making a rainbow” and exploring how colors blend and change. LKS2 turned into a flight testing zone as they debated and tested which paper airplane design truly worked best—there was some very competitive fair testing going on! Not to be outdone, UKS2 took on the age-old mystery: “Does toast always land butter-side down?” It was a brilliant way to look at probability and gravity in a way that felt very real (and a little bit messy!).

It was a week filled with “aha!” moments, and we are so proud of how our pupils stepped up as real-life scientists. We took plenty of photos of the children in action, capturing the pure joy of discovery on their faces. A huge thank you to the staff and Sublime Science for making this such a memorable week. Our little scientists have certainly proven that curiosity is the spark that starts it all!

 

Working Scientifically 

Each half term, children will actively engage in experiments, providing hands-on opportunities to develop their working scientifically skills. They’ll embark on a journey of discovery, learning to plan, create, and test their own hypotheses.