Aims for the Students

At all levels in the school the aims of the Department are:

To stimulate an interest and enthusiasm for Chemistry.
To ensure they are suitably prepared to embark upon further studies in Chemistry.
To enable pupils to understand the distinctive language, methodology and concepts of Chemistry.
To provide every opportunity for the students to develop and achieve their maximum potential both as chemists and scientists and to enable them to develop an inquisitive and investigatory approach.
To instil an appreciation of the importance of Chemistry in the world around us and a balanced view of chemicals and Chemistry in our society.

The additional pedagogic aims of the Department are:

To encourage a reasoned approach to problem solving.
To teach and encourage sound practical skills (including laboratory safety).
To teach and encourage good study skills and working habits (including clearing up after lessons, especially after practicals).
To prepare pupils thoroughly for public examinations.