Students need to develop "an understanding of the role of science and technology in society, together with scientific and technological skills."

Science education should also contribute to the broader purposes of schooling. It has a role in achieving all of the common and agreed national goals.

Science education will assist students in a number of ways; at a personal level; as members of society; and preparing for post-school options.

The science curriculum develops students' ability to do the following with creativity, responsibility, confidence and competence:

. Uphold attitudes and values such as openness to new ideas, intellectual honesty,
. Use the skills of scientific investigation, reflection and analysis,
. Apply scientific knowledge and understanding of some of the key scientific theories,
. Communicate scientific understanding to different audiences for a range of purposes,
. Use scientific language to communicate effectively and to further their own understandings,
. Apply and evaluate scientific knowledge and understanding across a range of contexts,
. Understand and appreciate the evolutionary nature of scientific knowledge,
. Appreciate the role of science in society,
. Make decisions that include ethical considerations of the impact on people and the environment.

ENRICHMENT

All Year 7 and 8 students complete a Science Talent Search entry.

All Year 9 and 10 students complete an internationally organised Science Competition.

Chemistry students sit for the Australian Chemistry Institute Quiz and enter the Australian Titration Competition.

We regularly have Year 9 students attend the Siemens Science Schools.

In the past we had several students selected to attend the highly competitive Australian International Space School Program and other Rotary sponsored Science programs.