Science

 “The important thing is not to stop questioning.

      Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”

Albert Einstein 

At St Mary's we harness children's natural curiosity around the world around them by encouraging them to be inquisitive and excited for future possibilities in science. Science is all about thinking critically.

Scientists of the future? Scientists NOW!

Our children will be the ones who help to solve climate change, create sustainable solutions to our current plastic problem, new ways to recycle more, save the animal habitats, discover a solution to pollution and invent a cure for a debilitating disease.

And where does it start?  In our Nursery. 

“Science is a wonder. It's like poetry and music and yet people don't see it that way.” 

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, British space scientist.

Primary science can be split in to four broad topics:

Scientific Enquiry & Investigative Skills

Developing investigative skills is a key requirement of the primary science curriculum. One important aspect is thinking about safety, so we always talk about wearing protective clothing, washing hands, and using the correct, well-maintained equipment.

Materials

Your child will learn about the properties of different materials the whole way through primary school, in increasingly complex detail. The lessons encourage children to start understanding the properties of and differences between materials and their possible uses. 

Physical processes

Understanding physical processes is a core science learning objective throughout primary school. This area focuses on sound, forces and electricity. 

Life processes and living things

Your child will study life and living things throughout primary school, looking at the complexity of nature in increasing detail as they advance through each school year. Children learn about humans, animals, plants and the environment.