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Curriculum Summaries

Biology

 

LC1

Autumn Term Time project (Life Cycle of Insects), Characteristics of Living things, Cell Structure
Spring Term Reproduction in Vertebrates and Plants
Summer Term Variation and Classification; Feed Webs, Food Cycles and Ecosystems

LC2

Autumn Term Microbiology; Variation and Genetics
Spring Term Health education – food and diet, smoking , alcohol
Summer Term Photosynthesis

LC3

Autumn Term Cell Structure and Function; Drugs
Spring Term Healthy Eating; Adaptation of organisms to their Environment
Summer Term Responding to Change, Human Reproduction.

UC4 (GCSE)

Autumn Term Human Impact on the Environment; Disease, Genetics; Evolution
Spring Term Transport in Cells, Photosynthesis, Enzymes
Summer Term Food Chains; Nutrient Cycles

UC5 (GCSE)

Autumn Term Inheritance; Homeostasis; Kidney Structure and Function; Exchange
Spring Term Transport Systems in Plants and Animals; Exercise; Microbiology
Summer Term Micro- Organisms and their Uses

SFC1 (AS) Topic 1  - Lifestyle, Health and Risk; Topic 2 – Genes and Health; Topic 3 – Voice of the Genome; Topic 4 – Biodiversity and Natural Resources. Completion of an independent Issue Report

IB – Cell Theory; Prokaryotic Cells; Eukaryotic Cells; Membranes; Chemical Elements and Water; Carbohydrates, proteins and Lipids; DNA Structure and Function; Mitosis and Meiosis; Genetics; Enzymes; Photosynthesis and Respiration; Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology; Communities, ecosystems and Populations; Digestion; Conservation; Plants Structure and Growth; Transport in Plants; Reproduction in Plants. Group 4 project Biology field trip to Dorset.

SFC2 (A2) Topic 5- On the Wild Side; Topic 6 – Infection, Forensics and Immunity; Topic 7 – Grey Matter; Topic 8 – Run for Your Life; Completion of an independent coursework.

IB – Disease; nerves, Hormones and Homeostasis; Kidney Structure and Function; Population Ecology; Transport Systems; Muscles and Movement; Reproduction.

News

Vicky Tuck – Telegraph Articles

Vicky Tuck – Telegraph Articles

Please see the links below for the latest Telegraph articles written by Vicky Tuck. 26 April 2010, 26 March 2010, 05 February 2010, 11 January 201...

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Henley Royal Regatta

Henley Royal Regatta

On the 30th June 2010, twenty rowers including staff set off at 8:30am for an exciting trip to Henley. On the coach, whilst complimenting each other’s...

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Rabbit

Rabbit

Performing in the cast of 'Rabbit' was a brilliant experience because I had immense fun and learnt so much at the same time. I had the chance...

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IB Results

IB Results

There was a palpable sense of excitement in College as we awaited our first set of IB Diploma results and I warmly congratulate staff and girls on the...

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Hunchbacks, Knights, Dwarves and Giants

Hunchbacks, Knights, Dwarves and Giants

A talk by Dan Evans on the Gonzaga of Mantua and their ArtistsThe art historian, Dan Evans, commenced his presentation on the court of Mantua with a s...

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