Science at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ôº
Science education at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ôº fosters high academic standards and empowers students to become informed, innovative, and future-focused learners.
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Science 7–10 provides students with a powerful framework for understanding the natural world. It encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking through hands-on investigations and inquiry-based learning. Students explore how evidence is gathered, evaluated, and applied to real-world challenges, developing the skills required to work scientifically.
Acceleration Opportunities
At ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ôº, high-achieving Year 10 students have the opportunity to accelerate their learning by undertaking Investigating Science or Earth and Environmental Science as Stage 6 subjects alongside their Year 10 Science studies.
This program allows students to:
Experience senior science courses early,
Develop advanced scientific thinking and research skills,
Gain a strong foundation for their HSC studies, and
Explore interdisciplinary links between junior and senior science.
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In the senior years, students can pursue their scientific interests through a range of disciplines, including:
In Year 12, students who are studying at least one other science subject may also choose to study Science Extension, which focuses on the nature of scientific evidence, the development of a scientific research project, and advanced data analysis.
Excellence in Science
A culture of academic excellence underpins science at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ôº. Our students consistently achieve outstanding HSC results in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with the majority of candidates achieving Band 5 or 6 across these courses.
Our graduates pursue highly competitive tertiary pathways in Medicine, Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Scientific Research, reflecting both the strength of our programs and the dedication of our students and staff.
