Preparatory Science

Science

The Sciences form a key part of the pupils' overall development at Chinthurst. Physics, Chemistry and Biology are studied throughout the different year groups in a well-equipped laboratory.

From a young age, the pupils are exposed to the benefits of practical investigations. They are guided and taught to establish basic hypotheses for their experiments and to draw conclusions from their results and discoveries.

A 'hands-on' approach to learning ensures that the theoretical knowledge is applied and reinforced practically affording each pupil an experiential understanding of each topic covered. Lessons are supplemented by various outside educational visits to the Planetarium and Science Museum.

Lessons follow the structure of the ISEB curriculum, preparing pupils for both Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations.