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Physics is a science that pervades and influences many aspects of our everyday life, impacting both directly and indirectly on lifestyles. The concepts, disciplines and skills learned in this subject are transferable to many other subjects and areas of life beyond school.

In Years 8 and 9 we contribute to a combined science programme while in year 10 physics is taught as a separate discipline.

Aims

To provide a stimulating environment for students to learn in
To help students gain an appreciation of the contribution physics has made and continues to make to the world around them
To assist students in realising their full potential, no matter at what level they decide to terminate their study of the subject
To develop the practical and written skills associated with investigative work
To assist students in recognising and constructing balanced scientific arguments using a range of information sources

Staff

Mr W J McKee (Head of Department)
Mr R J S Taylor
Mr M Carville
Mrs C Crozier
Mr G Walls (Technician)

Facilities and Resources

Each member of the department has their own teaching laboratory that is equipped with a C2k linked computer and data projector. In addition the department is well equipped with specialist up-to-date equipment that students are encouraged to use when and where possible.

The wide-ranging nature of Physics automatically includes many cross-curricular links and these are connections we would always wish to explore and develop when possible.

Because of the very extensive use of physics principles in everyday life it enjoys many positive connections with a wide range of other curricular subjects, extending from the world of theoretical science to the vocational.