Science | Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Science at Holy Family

“He it is who makes the clouds rise at the end of the earth, who makes lightnings for the rain and brings forth the wind from his storehouses.” Pslam 135:7

At Holy Family Catholic Primary School our intent is that children develop an enthusiasm for Science through a range of engaging and hands-on activities. Their knowledge and understanding of important scientific concepts are developed, along with key processes, skills and vocabulary.

Children are taught different ways of thinking, how to find things out and how to communicate their ideas effectively. We endeavour to make lessons thought-provoking and relevant, leading children to wonder, ask questions, research and then discuss their findings.

Ultimately, we aspire to ensure the children become successful, confident learners through Science, leaving Holy Family Primary School equipped with the scientific knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their secondary education and beyond.

Holy Family staff are currently part of an effectiveness trial in the 'Thinking, Doing, Talking, Science' Primary Programme. This approach focuses on developing creative and challenging Science lessons which encourage pupils to use higher order thinking skills. Our teachers enable their pupils to think and talk about scientific concepts through dedicated discussion time, providing them with a wide range of opportunities for creative investigations and problem solving. They focus pupils' recording so that there is always time for practical Science.

Thinking Doing Talking Science

For work focussed around Living Things, Seasonal Change and Habitats, we take the children to Dob Croft, the nature reserve located just behind the school to gather evidence for investigative work.

Dob Croft Nature Reserve