Science and Discovery

Welcome to Science and Discovery (Year 7)

Vision

It is our aim that over the seven years at WRHS students will enjoy science and will develop the knowledge and enthusiasm needed to reach the next steps in their academic journey. Students will be challenged to see how science affects their life, and the wider world and to understand how they can use science in their future careers.

Curriculum


Additional

  • All of year 7 ecology trip to explore a contracting ecosystem and sample different organisms
  • All of year 8 trip to Jodrell bank to apply knowledge of light and space and to experience a museum
  • Race to the line STEM project
  • Regular practical work in our 14 laboratories for all key stages
  • Strong links to alumni and careers talks/ visits
  • Extracurriculars which vary year by year including:
    • Rat dissection and blood sampling KS5
    • Gardening club cross curricular with geography
    • Cross curricular competitions e.g. photography and science
    • Leadership opportunities throughout the year

Contact

Contact information:

  • Head of Faculty: Miss E Bird (ebird@wrhs1118.co.uk)
  • Assistant Head of Faculty and Physics Coordinator: Mr Al-Sammari
  • Head of Biology: Miss Clayton
  • Head of Chemistry: Dr Sadler
  • Vocational Coordinator: Mr Chechi-Ribeiro
  • KS3 Coordinator: Miss Alderson
  • KS3 Coordinator (maternity cover): Dr Fosu Mensah

Quality Marks, Awards & Affiliations

We strive for excellence and are very proud of our achievements and affiliations.

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Greater Manchester Education Trust logo Chartered College of Teaching Institutional Member 2023/24 badge Cyber Essentials Certified logo
Pearson National Teaching Awards Silver Winner logo School Games Platinum Award 2023/24 - 2024/25 logo FFT National Attendance Award 2023/24 logo One Education Reading Award Gold logo Confederation of School Trusts logo Educate Awards Winner 2019 logo SSAT Educational Outcomes Awards 2018 logo SSAT Effective Learning Behaviour logo SSAT Climate for Learning logo Manchester United Foundation logo The Duke of Edinburgh logo The Cultural Diversity Standards logo The Schools Co-operative Society logo School Achievement Award logo Sport England logo Leading Edge Partnership Programme logo The Quality in Careers Standard logo Healthy Schools Manchester logo Basic Skills Quality Mark logo Whalley Range Sixth Form logo