Chemistry
Chemistry is taught as a separate subject right from the beginning at Remove (Year 7) through to A-level. We are very proud of our well designed and well equipped laboratory and the large proportion of the school that opt for Chemistry as a GCSE and A-level choice.
We aim to inspire students with a love for the subject, an interest in the theory and a range of practical skills. The contribution of chemistry to intellectual development is great as the subject combines the skills needed for communicating ideas, both verbally and numerically, problem solving, and teamwork. Chemistry is essential to all those who wish to participate in debates in an informed way on subjects as diverse as the carbon economy, disposal of household waste, food additives, new materials and synthesis of medicines to name but a few.
In Remove and Inters (Years 7 and 8) we follow a broad curriculum, with lots of practical work, to develop skills. A flexible course for GCSE is followed in order to meet the interest and needs of all students. Throughout the course visits are used to give the topics a relevant context, for example a visit to Didcot Power Station, in connection with burning fuels and a visit to Iron Bridge in connection with extracting metals and iron and steel.
The A level course contains plenty of opportunities for practical and extended research.
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