Chemistry is the science that asks questions about materials, the differences between them, how they react with one another and how heat or other forms of energy affect them. What is water made of? What happens when hydrogen burns? How are plastics made? All these questions are of interest to chemists. The aims of the department are to deliver the contents of the specifications by a range of innovative teaching strategies reinforced by both investigative tasks and practical activities. STAFF - DR MRJ Dorrity Head of Chemistry
- Mrs LE Forsythe
- Mrs AM Drumm
- Miss JL Stewart
- Mrs N Grant Stevenson
- MR EJ Marron
- Miss J Anderson
- Miss P Wilson
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES CURRICULUM At Key Stage 3, in Years 8 to 10, the following topics are covered: - Physical and Chemical Changes
- Separating Mixtures
- Matter and Particles
- Sorting Elements and Compounds
- Using the Earth’s Resources
- Reactivity of Metals
- Using Acids and Alkalis
At Key Stage 4, pupils study Double Award Science, with the AQA Examination Board being used. At AS/A2 level, the Examination Board is the OCR. Modules studied are: AS - Year 13 –3 modules: - Foundation Chemistry
- Chains and Rings
- How Far? How Fast? including coursework
A2 - Year 14 –3 modules: - Chains, Rings and Spectroscopy
- Trends and Patterns/Methods of Analysis and Detection
- Unifying Concepts in Chemistry including coursework
EXTRA CURRICULAR Mary-Ellen Lynall (Upper Sixth) was selected to represent Ireland at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Chinese Taipei in July 2005. Congratulations to Andrew Fraser, Emily Hamilton and Louis Conway (Lower Sixth) on being awarded places on the Nuffield Science Bursary Scheme 2005. Congratulations to Martin Orr on being awarded a Gold Certificate in the UK International Chemistry Olympiad 2005. James Stewart, Leo Tomita and Mary-Ellen Lynall were awarded Silver Certificates.
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