Year 6 and 7 lessons are conducted in the science laboratories by a specialist Science teacher. In addition to developing an understanding of the processes of the scientific method, girls are encouraged to develop an appreciation of the environment and of the steps involved in technology design. Extension work is encouraged and interested girls enter competitions such as the Science Talent Search. Computing All girls in the Junior School use computers on a regular basis. Computing is not taught in isolation from other subjects.
Teachers incorporate computing into all curriculum areas.
The girls learn to use computers as tools for research, for collaborative learning, for the development of understandings and for the presentation of their work. Initially, the girls are taught finger skills with a touch typing tutor. Word processing is introduced and, by the time the girls are in Year 7, they are capable of using a Desk Top Publishing Programme to produce publications. Society and Environment The Society and Environment programme in Years 1-7 aims to equip the girls with the necessary skills, knowledge and values so that, in the first instance, they are prepared for the study of the formal Social Science disciplines such as History, Geography, Economics and Politics in the Senior School and that, ultimately, they are able to function as effective citizens in a modern democratic society. The Arts Art is an essential component in a student s total education.