Science is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to Year 10.
Science 7-10 provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real-world problems. Science emphasises the skills for working scientifically, as well as critical and creative thinking to address scientific issues.
In Years 11 and 12, students can choose from different science disciplines, including:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Investigating Science
- Physics.
In Year 12, students who are studying at least one other science subject may also choose to study Science Extension.
Staff
Mr James Bailey Head Teacher
Mr Tom Stewart Head Teacher
Ms Josephine Mickle
Mr Liam Burdon
Ms Lauren Trumm
Ms Jaime Baker
Ms Melanie Brenton (science assistant)
All subjects
- Science Year 7
- Science Year 8
- Science Year 9
- Science Year 10
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Physics
- Investigating Science
Opportunities offered by the Science Faculty
HunterWISE Outreach Program: HunterWiSE Outreach is a 10-week program for female students in Year 8 of high school. This program aims to positively shape girls’ perception of STEM, sparking interest in STEM education and careers.
Physics “Beyond the Thrills” Luna Park Excursion: Luna Park provides a hands-on fieldwork study for physics students. They apply Newton's laws, energy conservation, circular motion, and electromagnetism to analyse real-world examples on amusement park rides, enhancing their understanding and scientific skills.
Australian Earth Science Education: Year 11 Earth and Environmental Science students experience a full day intensive incursion with HSC professionals including practical activities and VR to enhance senior learning.
Deadly Science: This program has a focus on highlighting Indigenous STEM learnings and linkages to Western Society learning equivalents, it is designed to encourage enrollment in STEM subjects and then ultimately enrolment in Vocational or University subjects, or take up of STEM based careers.
Big Science Competition: Students participate in a 50-minute, mixed format online competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Museum of Human Disease: Year 12 Biology students engage with the Museums specimen collection either through a quiz, a research task or activity stations.
7E & 7M: Student's in 7E and 7M engage in exciting group work extension, designing and assembling scientific equipment to solve problems in science and engineering.
VALID: Students from years 8 and 10 participate in an internationally acclaimed computer based science test knowledge and skills. Individual feedback and a certificate are mailed to each student.
Science and Engineering Challenge: Selected year 10 science students pit their skills in design and construction of solutions to engineering challenges organised by Newcastle University. Hunter schools compete to represent the region at state level. For students in Years 8 & 10.
H.S.C. Experiment Fest: Year 12 Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Enviromental Science students undertake a range of experiments covering important parts of their HSC courses. To facilitate this Newcastle University makes available their science lecturers and their state of the art equipment.
Shortland Wetlands: Year 11 biology students undertake a field study at the Shortland Wetlands Centre. Here they utilize the staff and unique facilities of this important regional centre to develop this valuable skill set.