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Science

At Reepham High School, all of our science teachers are experienced specialists.

We have a genuine love and enthusiasm for the subject, and in particular our specialist areas. Within the team you will find staff who have studied engineering, physical chemistry, human biology, psychology, cosmology and organic chemistry.

We want students to experience a well-rounded and engaging science curriculum, with plenty of practicals and opportunities to develop depth of knowledge.

We also offer the Youth Stem Award to further inspire and encourage our students into a future in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

  • Mrs M Beale (Head of Science and Teacher of Physics)
  • Mr T Hull (Second in Department and Teacher of Physics)
  • Miss R Atyeo (Teacher of Biology)
  • Miss A Bradley (Teacher of Biology)
  • Mr B Daly (Teacher of Physics)
  • Mr C Derrett (Teacher of Chemistry)
  • Mrs F Edwards (Teacher of Biology)
  • Mrs K Hamilton (Teacher of Chemistry)
  • Mrs K Lee (Teacher of Chemistry)
  • Mrs L Gower (Senior Technician)
  • Miss W Bixby (Technician)

Key Stage Three

Environmental Science

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 9

Plants and Crops

Plants and Crops

The Earth and Energy Resources

The Earth and Energy Resources

Ecosystems

Ecosystems

 

 

Science

In KS3 groups rotate the content being taught to ensure all pupils access practical resources.

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 7

Cells and Body Systems

Particle Theory

Energy

Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table

Cells and Body Systems

Particle Theory

Energy

Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table

Health and Disease

Chemical Reactions

Electricity

Genetics and Evolution

Magnetism

Health and Disease

Chemical Reactions

Electricity

Genetics and Evolution

Magnetism

Plants

Waves

Earth Science

Ecosystems

Space

Plants

Waves

Earth Science

Ecosystems

Space

Year 8

Cells and Body Systems

Particle Theory

Energy

Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table

Cells and Body Systems

Particle Theory

Energy

Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table

Health and Disease

Chemical Reactions

Electricity

Genetics and Evolution

Magnetism

Health and Disease

Chemical Reactions

Electricity

Genetics and Evolution

Magnetism

Plants

Waves

Earth Science

Ecosystems

Space

Plants

Waves

Earth Science

Ecosystems

Space

Year 9

Cells and Body Systems

Particle Theory

Energy

Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table

Cells and Body Systems

Particle Theory

Energy

Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table

Health and Disease

Chemical Reactions

Electromagnetism

Genetics and Evolution

Health and Disease

Chemical Reactions

Electromagnetism

Genetics and Evolution

Plants

Waves

Earth Science

Ecosystems

Space

Plants

Waves

Earth Science

Ecosystems

Space

 

Key Stage Four

Exam Board: AQA Biology GCSE

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 10

Cell Biology

Cell Biology

Organisation

Organisation

Infection and Response

Infection and Response

Year 11

Bioenergetics

Homeostasis and Response

Inheritance, Variation and Evolution

Ecology

Exams

Exams

 

Exam Board: AQA Chemistry GCSE

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 10

Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter

Quantitative Chemistry

Chemical Change

Energy Changes

Energy Changes

Year 11

The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change

Organic Chemistry

Chemistry of the Atmosphere

Using Resources

Exams

Exams

 

Exam Board: AQA Combined Science Trilogy

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 10

Cell Biology

Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

Energy

Cell Biology

Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter

Electricity

Organisation

Quantitative Chemistry

Particle Model of Matter

 

Organisation

Chemical Change

Particle Model of Matter

Infection and Response

Energy Changes

Atomic Structure

Infection and Response

Energy Changes

Atomic Structure

Year 11

Bioenergetics

The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change

Forces

Homeostasis and Response

Organic Chemistry

Forces

Inheritance, Variation and Evolution

Chemistry of the Atmosphere

Waves

Ecology

Using Resources

Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Exams

Exams

 

Exam Board: AQA Physics GCSE

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 10

Energy

Electricity

Particle Model of Matter

Particle Model of Matter

Atomic Structure

Atomic Structure

Year 11

Forces

Waves

Space

Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Exams

Exams

 

Key Stage Five

Biology

Exam Board: AQA

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 12

Teacher A

Biological Molecules

Biological Molecules

Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships

Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships

Genetics, Population, Evolution and Expression

Genetics, Population, Evolution and Expression

Year 13

Teacher A

Energy transfers in and between organisms

Energy transfers in and between organisms

Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments

Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments

Exams

Exams

Year 12

Teacher B

 

Cells

Cells

Organisms Exchanging Substances

Organisms Exchanging Substances

Organisms Exchanging Substances

Organisms Exchanging Substances

Year 13

Teacher B

 

Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems

Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems

The control of gene expression

The control of gene expression

Exams

Exams

 

Chemistry

Exam Board: AQA

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 12

Teacher A

 

Atomic structure

Amount of substance

Energetics

Kinetics

Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc

Oxidation, reduction and

Group 2, the alkaline earth metals

Group 7, the halogens redox equations

Year 13

Teacher A

Thermodynamics

Rate equations

Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems

Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells

Optical isomerism

Aldehydes and ketones

Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Aromatic chemistry

Amines

Polymers

Amino acids, proteins and DNA

Exams

Exams

Year 12

Teacher B

Bonding

Periodicity

Introduction to organic chemistry

Alkanes

Halogenoalkanes

Alkenes

Alcohols

Organic analysis

 

Year 13

Teacher B

Acids and bases

Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides

Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Chromatography

Organic synthesis

Transition metals

Reactions of ions in aqueous solution

Exams

Exams

 

Physics

Exam Board: AQA

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 12

Teacher A

Particles

Particles

Waves

Waves

Materials

Materials

Year 13

Teacher A

Thermal Physics

Nuclear Physics

 

Nuclear Physics

Astronomy

Exams

Exams

Year 12

Teacher B

Electricity

Electricity

Mechanics

 

 

Mechanics

Mechanics

Further Mechanics

Year 13

Teacher B

Further Mechanics

Further Mechanics

Fields and their Consequences

 

 

Fields and their Consequences

Exams

Exams

 

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Accommodation and Resources

Science is taught in eight fully-equipped, modern laboratories. The laboratories form part of a purpose-built Science block (which also includes a large preparation room and office). All laboratories have whiteboards linked to projectors. The Science department is well-resourced. The school has two fully equipped ICT suites with thirty computers in each. The library is well stocked with Science literature.

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Extra-curricular Activity and Trips

The Science department offer a range of events and activities throughout the year.

These include:

  • GCSE and GCE revision days and twilights
  • Lunchtime support sessions for GCSE and A-Level students
  • Science Club
  • Regional competitions
  • Visits and trips
  • Impact Days
  • Visiting speakers
  • Astronomy evenings
  • Workshops
  • Involvement with the local community

Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

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Synergy Multi-Academy Trust

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

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