Science

Ratton School Science –

“Our Values, Our Vision"

“Scientists work in a variety of ways that are not unique to science. For example, they need the historian’s eye for detail, the mathematician’s feel for logic, the philosopher’s desire to keep asking questions – and some would say the patience of a saint. When the various ways scientists work are combined together, they produce a process that is a very powerful way of creating knowledge.” - Sir Paul Nurse Tuesday 28th February 2012

At Ratton we believe that scientists also need an author’s words for communication, an athlete’s skill and enjoyment of practical work, a geographer’s respect and understanding of the wonders of the Earth and most importantly, the ethics and integrity to do what is right for all of humanity. Scientists have the responsibility of being the world’s trusted guides, tasked with finding the answers to problems past, present and future. It is through participation in Science that we will one day solve food poverty in developing countries and solve the problem of how we can care for an aging population. In addition, it is Science that helped the UK to become the economic powerhouse that it has been since the Industrial Revolution. In order to keep our economy growing, we endeavour to help students to leave Ratton School with excellent examination results, equipped for careers in modern scientific research, teaching and technological development.

During their five years at Ratton the science department will strive to ensure that all students can think creatively about the way that they approach problems. Students will develop a confidence in the subject that will enable them to develop a scientific understanding of the world around them, based on the creative interpretation of evidence rather than an unquestioning acceptance of everything that others may try lead them to believe is true.

At Ratton the teachers within the Science department will try their hardest at all times to ensure that students follow a curriculum that is appropriate to the individual. We will endeavour to create a positive, caring climate based on individual responsibility and mutual respect, allowing students to flourish and achieve together to the very best of their potential. We will expect students to try their hardest at all times to achieve the very highest standard of examination result of which they are capable.

As a part of the Apollo community the science department strive to provide Ratton students with the skills and understanding they need to be able to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Facilities

We have nine laboratories equipped with full facilities and a dedicated ICT facility where pupils can plan, carry out and evaluate their learning

Personnel

Mrs K Clark - Curriculum Leader for Science

Mr O Froom - Lead Teacher Physical

Mr T. Dunn - Advanced Skills Teacher of Science

Mrs T Driver - Science Teacher + 2nd in Department

Mr J Ferguson- Science Teacher

Mr R. Westwood - Science Teacher

Mr A Dearie - Science Teacher

Miss L Hide - Science Teacher

Mr C Beard - Science Technician

Mrs S White - Science Technician

Mr. E. Webb - Science Technician

Assisstant Head Teacher

J Welsh - Director of Learning Physical, Assistant Headteacher

• Home
• About Our School
• News
• Events
• Contact Us

• Curriculum
• Performing Arts
• Learning Communities
• Extra Curricular