admin@bridges.newcastle.sch.uk 0191 605 3559 Search Home About Us Departments Curriculum Parent Information Covid-19 News & Events Contact Us Curriculum Subject Information English Maths Science Business Studies Computing History Outdoor Learning LIBF Lesson in Financial Education (LIFE) Careers twitter Home > Curriculum > Subject Information > Science SCIENCE Subject Science The science department at Newcastle Bridges School has a dedicated and supportive team of teaching staff who believe that every student should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Newcastle Bridges School has a wide and varied range of leaners; skilled teachers and support staff are confident and able to adapt lessons and provide accreditation pathways to suit individual student needs. Aims: Stimulate and excite pupil’s curiosity Understand how scientific methods and theories can develop over time Develop practical skills Evaluate risks in both practical science and the wider societal context Explain every day and technological applications of science Develop scientific explanations and an understanding of familiar and unfamiliar facts Apply a knowledge of a range of techniques, instruments, apparatus and materials to select those appropriate to the experiment Use scientific vocabulary, terminology and definitions Use SI units Develop skills to work as part of a team Develop skills to work independently Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics Course currently on offer: The courses available at Newcastle Bridges School changes over time and this is to ensure we offer appropriate accreditation pathways to all students, where appropriate. We currently offer: GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics GCSE Combined Science Entry Level Certification (Entry Level Science/Entry Level Further Science) Unit awards GCSE Biology/Chemistry/Physics: Students can achieve a single GCSE in Biology/Chemistry/Physics by completing 2 external examinations (1 hour and 45 minutes). Students can achieve grades 1-5 by completing the foundation tier and 4-9 by completing the higher tier. GCSE Combined Science: Students can achieve two GCSEs in Science by completing GCSE Combined Science by completing 6 external examinations (1 hour 10 minutes). Students can achieve grades 1-5 by completing the foundation tier and 4-9 by completing the higher tier. Entry Level Certification (Entry Level Science/Entry Level Further Science): Students can achieve single Entry Level Certification in Science by completing 6 externally set examinations. Students can achieve Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3. Students can achieve single Entry Level Certification in Further Science by completing 6 externally set examinations. Students can achieve Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3. Unit awards Unit awards offers learners the opportunity to have their achievements formally recognised with a certificate issued by AQA each time a short unit is successfully completed. Drayton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3RU If you require paper copies of anything on our website please contact admin@bridges.newcastle.sch.uk or call 0191 605 3559. SENDCO Sophie Pellegrino: Sophie.Pellegrino@bridges.newcastle.sch.uk Newcastle Bridges School is a member of Prosper Learning Trust - Registered address: Linhope Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2LW. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 11018923). Email: admin@bridges.newcastle.sch.uk Tel: 0191 605 3559 twitter Home Contact Us Website Privacy Policy Cookie Usage High Visibility Version Copyright © 2018 Prosper Learning Trust