Welcome to the Science Department

S1 to S3 is Broad General Education which focuses on providing pupils with a wide variety of practical work, skills and other learning experiences that will engage and inspire them to think about Science in every day contexts.

Pupils in S1-S3 will study Science as an integrated course which combines key concepts of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

S4 to S6 is the Senior Phase with a focus on National Qualifications including National 3/4 Biology, National 3/4 Environmental Science and National 1/2 Science in the Environment.

Curriculum Information

S1 Curriculum

Term 1- Biodiversity
Term 2- Eco Cottage
Term 3- Chemical Reactions


S2 Curriculum

Term 1- Body Cells, Systems and Infection
Term 2- Planet Earth and Space
Term 3- The Periodic Table


S3 Curriculum

Term 1- Inheritance
Term 2- Sustainability
Term 3- Forces


S4 Curriculum ( National 3-4 Biology)

Term 1- Cell Biology
Term 2- Multicellular Organisms
Term 3- Life on Earth


S5 Curriculum (National 3-4 Environmental Science)

Term 1- Living Environment
Term 2- Earth’s Resources
Term 3- Sustainability