Science Department
At the Oratory Preparatory School (OPS) we recognise the important ways in which science affects the lives of people everywhere in the world and how it can be used to help make decisions, solve problems and carry out jobs which are done by ordinary people every day.
Our main aim is to stress that science is enjoyable and relevant to pupils' everyday lives and so we aim to provide suitable science courses for all pupils in the school, regardless of age or ability.
At the OPS we follow the national curriculum science orders at Key Stage 1, 2 and 3, which is closely allied to the common entrance syllabus. Exams are taken by pupils at 11 and 13. We aim to help to develop pupils' knowledge and understanding to the limit of their capabilities by personal involvement in experimentation and investigation and by the use ICT facilities in the department and the school.
By Year 6 pupils have 6 lessons (3 hours and 30 minutes) of science each week and begin to study biology, chemistry and physics as discrete subjects.
All the science in the Prep School (Year 3 to 8) is taught by specialist teachers in two well equipped laboratories and we hope to further improve these facilities in the near future.
We have extensive grounds, on a beautiful 62 acre site, where a good size nature trail has been established by pupils and staff. The school pond, meadow area and a variety of other areas are being further developed which will make learning in this curriculum area truly meaningful and enjoyable.
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