Sciences
Welcome to the Sciences Faculty.
Just over twenty years ago, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X phone was introduced to the world as the first mobile phone. Later dubbed ‘The Brick’, it weighed almost 800 grams, was 33cm long, boasted one hour of talk time and eight hours of standby time and featured a LED display.
The notion of simply making wireless phone calls was revolutionary! People were so impressed by the concept of being always accessible with a portable phone that waiting lists for the DynaTAC 8000X were in the thousands, despite the initial US$5000 retail price.
The degree of technological advancement made in the next eight years will be equal to that of the previous twenty years.
What do we teach?
There is a significant commitment to preparing students for further studies in senior science subjects as well as Twenty-first Century life in general. This involves consideration of three major facets of science study;
- An understanding of and ability to link and apply core scientific theories, principles, concepts, models and ideas.
- An exposure to basic science methodology and research, thus enabling discovery, investigation and evaluation of scientific knowledge.
- An appreciation of the role and impact of science in society including ethical issues that may arise from technological developments.
At every opportunity we provide avenues for students to explore science through first-hand practical and research investigations and personal experience.
What we want our students to know?
Modern Science does not involve merely the rote learning of numerous facts and theories. It is a body of knowledge that is under continuous scrutiny and exponential development. Behind every idea lies a trail of effort, endeavour and modified ideas.
It is our goal that students should depart their secondary school studies as autonomous learners, possessing the curiosity, motivation and skills to continue exploration and discovery as a life-long pursuit. Students who strive to continue in scientific professions will be provided with every opportunity and encouragement to realise their ambitions.
It is also our goal to equip students with a ‘toolbox’ of science literacy that empowers them to live and understand the technological world in which they live and to make good decisions when presented with academic and technological opportunities and challenges in their lives.
