Science
Science provides a distinctive view and way of exploring and thinking about the world. The study of science has led to a constantly evolving body of discoveries and knowledge organised as an interrelated set of models, theories, laws, systems, structures and interactions. It is through this body of knowledge that science provides explanations for a variety of phenomena and enables sense to be made of the biological, physical and technological world. An understanding of science and its social and cultural contexts provides a basis for future choices and ethical decisions about local and global applications and implications of science.
Science is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to Year 10. In Year 12 students can study Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science and Physics.
Science at Merewether High School
What we offer
Our Staff
Science
Head Teacher (Rel.): Ros Penson
- P. Adei-Cardwell
- C .Baeger
- J. Carroll
- B. Dalby
- J. Fisher
- J. Jung
- R. Malby
- J. McHugh
- A. Morrow (HT Teaching and Learning)
- R. Mosswood
- S. Pizzey
Our Courses
STAGE 4: Y7 and Y8
- Y7 develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the nature of Science through theory and participation in practical work. Students learn about laboratory skills and how scientists observe the world, forces, cells and classification, and solutions and mixtures. They develop research and practical project skills via guided investigation tasks
- Y8 continue to develop their scientific knowledge, understanding and skills. Students learn about living systems, the periodic Table and chemical elements, how changes occur in our universe, and the importance of data and what can be learned from large data sets
- Our Stage 4 science outcomes are assessed at school and externally through the VALID online end of stage 4 examination, which is undertaken by all students in NSW
STAGE 5: Y9 and Y10
- Y9 develop knowledge, skills and understanding of Science through participation in theory and practical work ... students learn about disease, environmental sustainability, energy and materials. They develop research and practical project skills through guided investigation tasks
- Y10 continue to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding. Students learn about waves and motion, chemical reactions, genetics and evolutionary change, and continue in the collection and analysis of data with a strong focus on preparation for stage 6 programs. They continue their development of their working scientific skills to improve their capacity to undertake practical investigations and demonstrate their ability to work scientifically
STAGE 6: Y11 and Y12
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Physics
Our Opportunities and Programs
- Nuclear Reactor Lucas Heights
- Shortland Wetlands
- Newcastle Coastal Geotrail
- Australian Science Olympiad Entrance Examinations
Our Outstanding Student Achievements
2024
- Aditya Swamy: 7th Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
2023
- Amy de Malmanche: 2nd EES
- Markus Lim: 11th Biology
- Malith Athauda: 16th Biology
2022
- Ellie Bassos: 3rd EES
- Isaac Lyon: 10th EES,
- Eva Nyman: 10th Bio,
- Braiden Stanborough: 18th Bio
2021
- Delta Hately: 1st in EES
- Neve Eardley: 2nd in EES
2020
- Mackenzie Gilligan: 2nd Physics and 16th in Chemistry
- Christopher Beck: 10th Physics and 13th Chem,
- Liam Prince: 20th Chem
Pre 2020
- 2019 : Luca Borserio 18th Bio
- 2018 : Ruby Dempsey 6th Chem, Georgia Cook 19th Bio
- 2017: Elezabeth Mee 5th Chem, Jazmyn Wood 18th Bio
- 2016: Owen Small 4th bio, Elizabeth Mee 7th Bio, Brooke Donoghue 17th Bio
- 2015: Zac Groth 8th Bio, Tobias Morgan 7th Bio
- 2014: Rebecca Tyler 5th EES, Georgia Griffiths – 9th EES
- 2013: Rachael Long 14th Bio, Verity Farragher 5th EES, Bryony Beal 8th Chem and 9th Bio
- 2008: Edward Burrowes 2nd EES, Josephine Burstal 5th EES
Our Alumni
