Extended Learning
Science is everywhere! A phrase we strongly believe at Chelmer. So to facilitate that we explore as many areas of Science as we can. We encourage learning inside and outside the classroom and have a positive response from our students.
Science Club
Science club is run by Mrs Luxon, who is also one of our Chemistry teachers, and the students enjoy the opportunity to explore aspects of science, for which there is no time in the curriculum. This club is open to all students from Years 7 to 9 on a Thursday after school, 3:20-4:20pm. While attending the club the students can also build up a portfolio to help them achieve a Crest Award, these are well regarded, high quality qualifications and a tangible recognition of success and even endorsed by UCAS.
Astronomy
This is run by Mr Hannan, who is also Head of Physics, as an after school club for Years 10 and 11. At the end of the course the students have the option of taking the GCSE exam, which is worth 75% and producing two pieces of coursework worth 25%. The course explores all aspects of space from Earth to the outer reaches of our Universe. The students have opportunities to do observations using telescopes, binoculars and the naked eye. We are also one of eight schools invited to the Cambridge Science Festival, where the Astronomy students design a project (based on what they are studying) and present it to the public.
Science Week
An exciting week to fully explore and appreciate some of the wonders of science. The students will participate in science themed lessons in other subjects, while also engaging in some interactive and unique science lessons. A science lab is also open at lunch times for a year group to come and see some cool science demonstrations and join in with some of their favourite experiments.
Learning outside the classroom
Science is all about exploring the world around us and how better to do that than going around the world…
Biology – A level Biology students carry out field work at Flatford Mill Environmental Centre during Year 12 to help them with their AS practical work. This trip to the idyllic area of Suffolk helps students to fully appreciate the diversity of the natural world around them. Photo gallery
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Chemistry – AS Chemistry students have an opportunity to go to a forensics lab and carry out CSI tasks for a day. Photo gallery
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Physics – A level Physics students have the opportunity of a lifetime to explore the beauty of Geneva and the Swiss scenery and more importantly to explore the largest research laboratory on this planet. See the KS5 page for more information. Photo gallery
We also try to provide our G&T students with opportunities to explore science outside the classroom, see the G&T page for more information.