Science
“What we know is a drop, what we don’t know is an ocean”
Isaac Newton
Early Years
At St Aloysius, the teaching of Science begins in Nursery. Every child is encouraged to explore and observe the world around them through hands on, real life experiences. We aim to inspire curiosity, awe and wonder in our smallest children, preparing them to transition to KS1.
KS1
After leaving EYFS, our children move to KS1 and begin to access the National Curriculum for Science. Children build upon the exploration and observational skills they acquired in Reception and begin to develop their knowledge and enquiry skills of the Science Curriculum.
KS2
Children progress to KS2, building upon the knowledge and skills they need to complete their Primary Science journey. They develop their scientific skills and enquiry through investigations and experiments.
Science Week 2024
OGDEN TRUST
At St Aloysius we are proud members of the Ogden Trust Partnership.
This is a collaboration between a number of schools in the area with a focus on raising the profile of Physics and STEM within the Primary Curriculum. This initiative runs from Nursery through to Year 6, beginning with Science Talk vocabulary projects in EYFS through to Navy Seal and Engineer visits and workshops in Year 6. This is an ongoing partnership which is developing a real love for all things Physics and STEM within our children.
Working Practically
We aim for our Science lessons to be as hands on and practical as possible. We enjoy working like scientists in our lessons, acquiring new skills and finding the answers to different enquiries.
Visits and Visitors
We have enjoyed lots of visits and visitors over the last few months. Ks1 have visited Eureka Science Museum and our local park to plant wild flowers. EYFS have enjoyed visits from farm animals and watched duck eggs hatch and butterflies emerge from their chrysalis. KS2 have been visited by STEM engineers such as Naby seals, electricians and British Airways Engineers. Whole School we have welcomed Silly Science workshops, Healthy Eating Assemblies and Community Nurses.
Physics Fair
As part of our Ogden Trust Partnership, our group of schools recently took part in a Physics Showcase. Schools came together and held a science fair type event with stalls showcasing different physics based activities. Our Year 6 children represented our school perfectly, teaching others how to make periscopes and how to play tunes with different water bottles.
