Holly Morrison - Science Lead
Science Lead
Primary Science Quality Mark
We are thrilled to share our PSQM certificate as recognition of our outstanding science education! This award reflects our commitment to providing exceptional science learning experiences for our children.
A high quality science education provides the foundation for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the skills, knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science.
At Corpus Christi, we follow the White Rose Science scheme of learning which has a strong focus on practical investigations. We endeavour to ensure that many practical science activities are offered throughout the school to develop a sense of excitement and curiosity in the children about natural phenomena. At Corpus Christi, science investigations are fundamental and are embedded within each unit covered. We aim to develop children’s ideas and ways of working that enable them to make sense of the world in which they live through practical investigations, as well as using and applying scientific skills. Across the key stages, children are encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes.
The types of scientific enquiry that underpin our science teaching at Corpus Christi include: observing over time; pattern seeking; identifying, classifying and grouping; comparative and fair testing (controlled investigations); and researching using secondary sources. The children should seek answers to questions through collecting, analysing and presenting data.
Aims
At Corpus Christi, we aim to nurture, motivate and inspire all children to become scientists. We want them to develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about the world around them.
We do this by:
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Conducting investigations as part of every science topic
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Making connections to our real-world experiences
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Going back over prior learning and making links to science in other subjects
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Enriching lessons with visitors, trips, outdoor learning experiences and high-quality resources
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Ensuring everyone is included and valued in lessons
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Learning about a diverse range of scientists and what they do
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Addressing scientific misconceptions and helping to inspire our pupils to want to find out more
Curriculum enrichment & Leadership
At Corpus Christi, we provide a range of enrichment and pupil leadership roles and responsibilities. Children in Year 5 have the opportunity to become ‘Science Ambassadors’. These pupils are responsible for leading science investigations and activities at playtimes, helping to maintain science resources across the school and supporting younger learners in their science lessons.
Enrichment opportunities include
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Year 3 science supper
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Celebrating British Science Week
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STEM events hosted by Bishop Thomas Grant School
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Visits to the Brockwell Park Greenhouses for all year groups
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A range of other trips that take place across the school (e.g. farm and zoo trips, trips to the science museum)
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STEM visitors
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KS1 after school Nature Club
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