Collingwood Primary School

Family feedback: *All staff go out of their way to make sure my child is safe and happy. Excellent care. *I feel the school goes above and beyond to support my child. Thank you. *This school is very caring to the children, and always has a lovely atmosphere. Thank you! *Both of my children are very happy at this school and I am very happy with their progress. The school has good/effective communication with parents. *My child’s older siblings went to this school when they were younger and also loved it. The teachers are fantastic. *Always been a lovely school. All of family members, including myself, went here. *Have always been happy with Collingwood staff and their teaching with all of my children. *Brilliant school – I even returned my child back here after leaving. *The teaching staff are very accommodating and cheerful. Our kids are happy and they always look forward to going to school. *

Science

At Collingwood Primary School, our Science curriculum encourages children to independently question and explore their environment to develop a passion for discovery.

Science Intent

Science Intent

Science Whole School Coverage

Science subject overview

What is Science? Let's find out what our children say....

'Science is explosions and experiments, I’ve enjoyed learning about food groups and plants. Science can help me with art because if I can see a plant then I can sketch what I see'. (Year 1 pupil)

'Science is experiments, habitats, scientists can make potions and investigate animals that are close to being extinct. I like building habitats, food chains, producers and consumers'. (Year 2 pupil)

'Science is rocks, scientists and experiments'. (Year 3 pupil)

'Science is facts about the world and I love experimenting. My favourites are making elephant toothpaste and finding out how our digestive system works'. (Year 4 pupil)

'Science is Space. We have learned a mnemonic to help us remember the order of the planets and we have made satellites. We know about Aristotle'. (Year 5 pupil)

'Science is really cool; we do lots of fun experiments using lightbulbs and motors. I like writing about our experiments and showing what we have learned'. (Year 6 pupil)

Promoting careers in Science

It is vital that children understand how the skills they are taught at Collingwood will assist them in being successful in their later life and careers. At Collingwood, we aim to enable children to have a working knowledge of a variety of science skills to help them become: budding biologists, investigators, researchers, chemists, engineers and many more careers! We aim to ensure Collingwood children will be successful in whichever path they choose.

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