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.<\/p>\n
The topics studied are<\/p>\n
S1<\/strong><\/p>\n Acids and Alkalis (Current S2 will study in S2)<\/p>\n Forces and Space<\/p>\n Matter and Heat<\/p>\n Planet Earth<\/p>\n Reproduction and Inheritance<\/p>\n S2<\/strong><\/p>\n Body Systems and Defenses<\/p>\n Chemical Reactions<\/p>\n Electricity<\/p>\n Substances (Current S2 studied in S1)<\/p>\n Waves<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biology<\/strong><\/p>\n National 4\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/47422.html<\/a><\/p>\n National 5\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/47427.html<\/a><\/p>\n Higher\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/47912.html<\/a><\/p>\n Advanced Higher (current St Paul\u2019s young people studying Advanced Higher Biology attend The High School of Glasgow\/Lourdes Secondary)\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/48458.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\n National 4\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/47423.html<\/a><\/p>\n National 5\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/47428.html<\/a><\/p>\n Higher\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/47913.html<\/a><\/p>\n Advanced Higher\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/48459.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Physics<\/strong><\/p>\n National 4\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/47425.html<\/a><\/p>\n National 5\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/47430.html<\/a><\/p>\n Higher\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/47916.html<\/a><\/p>\n Advanced Higher (current St Paul\u2019s young people studying Advanced Higher Physics attend Lourdes Secondary)\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/48460.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In S5\/6 young people have the option to choose alternative qualifications to study in the science faculty. The qualifications currently being delivered are:<\/p>\n NPA Level 5 Criminology (Forensic Science: Applications unit delivered by science faculty)\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/94838.html<\/a><\/p>\n Skills for Work National 5 Health Sector\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/69504.html<\/a><\/p>\n Skills for Work National 5 Laboratory Science\u00a0https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/69495.html<\/a><\/p>\n SSERC Level 6 Young STEM Leaders and Youth Scotland Youth Achievement Award Gold (S6 only)\u00a0https:\/\/www.youngstemleader.scot\/formal<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.youthscotland.org.uk\/awards\/completing-your-awards\/yaa-awards-completion-guide\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Current staff<\/p>\n Biology<\/strong><\/p>\n Mrs Adam (PTPC)<\/p>\n Mrs Draycott<\/p>\n Miss McFarlane<\/p>\n Mrs Mullan (Mon-Wed)<\/p>\n Miss West (PTPC)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\n Miss Bateman (PT Digital)<\/p>\n Miss Brown (Acting FH)<\/p>\n Mr Feeney (DHT)<\/p>\n Miss Gallagher<\/p>\n Miss Neil<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Physics<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr Kennerley<\/p>\n Mr Ruta<\/p>\n Mr Yuill (DHT)<\/p>\n 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 … Continue reading