Our school definition of Science:
Science is the study and understanding of the world around us through observation and experimentation.
Intent Statement - Science
At St Joseph’s Primary School, our children are scientists! It is our intention to provide a high-quality Science education. This will provide our children with the foundations they need to recognise the importance of Science in every aspect of daily life and have a deeper understanding of the world we live in.
Through the curriculum, our children will develop a passion for Science. We will provide our children with a variety of opportunities where they can fully immerse themselves in their learning. We want our children to remember their Science lessons in school, to be able to look back in years to come and cherish the memories they have.
Our aim at St Joseph’s is for our children to be ambitious individuals, who always aim high and have no limits when thinking about who they strive to be when they grow up, whether that is an astronaut, forensic scientist, or microbiologist. To achieve this, we ensure exciting, practical hands on experiences are offered which encourage curiosity and questioning. These stimulating and challenging experiences help every child secure and extend their scientific knowledge and vocabulary, as well as promoting a love and thirst for learning. At St Joseph’s, we use the Grammarsaurus Science scheme of work to ensure the National Curriculum is followed in an interesting and engaging way.
Implementation Statement - Science
Impact Statement - Science
The impact of this curriculum design will lead to our children at St Joseph’s making good progress over time, across key stages, relative to a child’s individual starting point and their progression of skills. Children will therefore be expected to leave St Joseph’s reaching at least age-related expectations for Science. Through various workshops, trips and interactions with experts, our Science curriculum will lead pupils to be enthusiastic Science learners and understand that Science has changed our lives; that it is vital to the world’s future prosperity. We want to empower our children so they understand they have the capability to change the world. This is evidenced in a range of ways, including pupil voice, their work and their overwhelming enjoyment for Science.