Science

Explore the Science curriculum, from foundational inquiry in Years 1 and 2 to Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in Years 3 and 4.

Last updated 4 May 2026

Curriculum Goals

Year 1 and Year 2 Science

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Perceive science as a collective effort and a way of thinking rather than just a body of facts
Be engaged in science-related issues that concern their lives, the society and the environment
Develop the domains that are integral to the conduct of science inquiry

Year 3 and Year 4 Science

Biology

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Understand that patterns and relationships underlie systems in Biology.
Use the method of scientific inquiry.
Apply critical and creative thinking to solve problems and evaluate ethical issues, and communicate ideas effectively.
Appreciate that the concepts of science are continually modified and expanded based upon new information.
Demonstrate attitudes such as objectivity, integrity, curiosity, initiative, inventiveness, creativity, concern for accuracy and precision.

Chemistry

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Develop an interest and a strong foundation in Chemistry and be prepared for studies at a higher level, in applied sciences or in science-related courses.
Develop the abilities, skills, ethics and attitudes relevant to the study and practices of science.
Become a confident citizen in a technological world, able to take or develop an informed interest in matters of scientific importance.
Have an interest in and care for the local and global environment.

Physics

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Develop your interest in Physics and build the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further studies in related fields.
Be a scientifically literate citizen who is well-prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.
Understand the skills, ethics and attitudes relevant to the Practices of Science.
Understand that a small number of basic principles and core ideas can be applied to explain, analyse and solve problems in a variety of systems in the physical world.