Department Aims
  
 
  • To give pupils a sound foundation of chemical knowledge and the skills needed to apply this in new and changing situations in a range of contexts.
 
  • To help students understand key scientific ideas, how they develop, factors affecting their development and their power and limitation.
 
  • To enable pupils to develop a range of practical skills which will not only assist with their Chemistry, but also contribute to their overall life skills.
 
  • To stimulate curiosity and develop skills of enquiry, methodology and evaluation.
 
  • To make the study of Chemistry a worthwhile and enjoyable experience, enabling pupils to develop an interest in, and understanding of, its application to the world in which we live.
 
  • To evaluate in terms of their scientific knowledge and understanding, the benefits and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments, including those related to the environment, personal health and quality of life.
 
  • To equip students to organise and present information clearly and logically, using appropriate Chemical terms and conventions and ICT where appropriate.