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A solid base

At Ysgol y Rhos we believe that all students can achieve success if given outstanding teaching andguidance. Pupils are treated with kindness, respect and equality in all Science lessons.

Students are prepared for life and work, whilst creating a steppingstone to further studies such as College, apprenticeship or a qualification. Wherever possible, we take a real-life approach to learning, with problem-solving questions about real life scenarios, the world of work within scientifically focused occupations, science and day to day living, health and safety, and health issues with emphasis on possible ethical, moral and social obligations. The nature of the subject allows strong cross curricular links to a range of other subjects making lessons fun, engaging and diverse.

The aims of the teaching and studying sciences are to encourage and enable students to:

develop inquiring minds and curiosity about science and the natural world
acquire knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills to solve problems and make informed decisions in scientific and other contexts
develop skills of scientific inquiry to define the problem or research question to be tested by a scientific investigation, formulate a hypothesis and explain it using logical scientific reasoning, design scientific investigations that include variables and controls, material/equipment needed, a method to be followed, data to be collected and suggestions for its analysis, evaluate scientific evidence to draw conclusions commenting on its reliability and/or validity, and suggest improvements to the method
understand scientific information, such as data, ideas, arguments and investigations, and communicate it using appropriate scientific language in a variety of communication modes and formats as appropriate
analyse scientific information by identifying components, relationships and patterns, both in experimental data and ideas
think analytically, critically and creatively to solve problems, judge arguments and make decisions in scientific and other contexts
develop critical and reflective thinking discuss and evaluate scientific information from different sources (Internet, newspaper articles, television, scientific texts and publications) and judge the credibility of this information
work effectively as members of a team, collaborating, acknowledging and supporting others as well as ensuring a safe working environment by show respect for themselves and others, and deal responsibly with the living and non-living environment
appreciate the benefits and limitations of science and its application in technological developments
understand the international nature of science and the interdependence of science, technology and society, including the benefits, limitations and implications imposed by social, economic, political, environmental, cultural and ethical factors

Vision

Ysgol y Rhos is a small school, which allows us the opportunity to really get to know our students. We see them as individual and so we can centre our approach, to provide them with a safe welcoming environment, nurture them, and challenge them to achieve their personal best. We aspire to develop ethically and scientifically informed, caring and responsible individuals who can think critically and make informed choices about themselves, the environment, and the wider world.