In S1 and 2 young people will study all three discrete sciences (biology, chemistry and physics) over 10 topics. These topics incorporate skills development including experiments, literacy, numeracy and presentations.

The topics studied are

S1

Acids and Alkalis (Current S2 will study in S2)

Forces and Space

Matter and Heat

Planet Earth

Reproduction and Inheritance

S2

Body Systems and Defenses

Chemical Reactions

Electricity

Substances (Current S2 studied in S1)

Waves

 

During S2 young people will have the opportunity to select at least one discrete science to study in S3 and beyond based on their interests, enjoyment, career path and strengths.

 

Biology

National 4 https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47422.html

National 5 https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47427.html

Higher https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47912.html

Advanced Higher (current St Paul’s young people studying Advanced Higher Biology attend The High School of Glasgow/Lourdes Secondary) https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48458.html

 

Chemistry

National 4 https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47423.html

National 5 https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47428.html

Higher https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47913.html

Advanced Higher https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48459.html

 

Physics

National 4 https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47425.html

National 5 https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47430.html

Higher https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47916.html

Advanced Higher (current St Paul’s young people studying Advanced Higher Physics attend Lourdes Secondary) https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48460.html

 

In S5/6 young people have the option to choose alternative qualifications to study in the science faculty. The qualifications currently being delivered are:

NPA Level 5 Criminology (Forensic Science: Applications unit delivered by science faculty) https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/94838.html

Skills for Work National 5 Health Sector https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/69504.html

Skills for Work National 5 Laboratory Science https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/69495.html

SSERC Level 6 Young STEM Leaders and Youth Scotland Youth Achievement Award Gold (S6 only) https://www.youngstemleader.scot/formal  https://www.youthscotland.org.uk/awards/completing-your-awards/yaa-awards-completion-guide/

 

Current staff

Biology

Mrs Adam (PTPC)

Mrs Draycott

Miss McFarlane

Mrs Mullan (Mon-Wed)

Miss West (PTPC)

 

Chemistry

Miss Bateman (PT Digital)

Miss Brown (Acting FH)

Mr Feeney (DHT)

Miss Gallagher

Miss Neil

 

Physics

Mr Kennerley

Mr Ruta

Mr Yuill (DHT)