Our Curriculum Aims:  

Biology is an exciting dynamic subject that aims to understand the very basis of life itself. It ranges from the interactions that occur at the molecular level within and between cells to the interactions within and between whole ecosystems. It is constantly evolving and is a subject that is relevant to every single person.

David Attenborough said

“It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living”

In our Biology curriculum we aim

• To enable students to have a good understanding of the biological principles that will enable them to make sense of the Biology they encounter in their lives.
• To develop scientific curiosity and enable students to understand the importance of science to society.
• To encourage independent learning so students have the skills to be lifelong learners.
• To encourage our students to become questioning thinkers so they are able to consider data presented to them in a critical manner.
• To enable the students to develop their core scientific analytical skills as well as scientific literacy.
• To develop the practical skills necessary to carry out valid investigations.
• To prepare students with a solid foundation of the knowledge and skills required to enter a wide range of technical and scientific professions.

We have a range of extracurricular opportunities which include, IRIS project and the opportunity to take part in the RSB Biology challenge and intermediate Biology Olympiad.

Students are taught in one of our five dedicated Biology labs by experienced teachers whose specialisms range from Biochemistry to Ecology.

In year 13 Students take part in a field trip to Rhyd-Y Creuau field studies centre in Wales.