Biology Department
STAFF:
Mrs A Clarke (Principal Teacher)
Miss L Donachie
Miss J Malone
Departmental Aims
Our main departmental aim is to use teaching methods and resources that allow all pupils to access Biology, to feel valued and to experience success and enjoyment in their learning. In doing so the department hope to achieve the following:
- To maintain and stimulate pupil curiosity and interest in Biology
- To enable pupils to understand the rapidly expanding and varied scope of Biology encouraging a practical approach to problem solving
- To develop a range of personal qualities such as determination, initiative, cooperation and independent learning.
- To allow pupils to develop informed opinions and be able to support them by reasonable arguments.
- To ensure pupils see the relevance of Biology to citizenship in modern society and their everyday lives
Courses available:
S3 - Level 4 Biology
S4 - National 3 Biology
S4 - National 4/5 Biology
S5/6 Lab Science
S5/6 Environmental Science
S5/6 - Higher Human Biology
S6 - Advanced Higher Biology
All pupils have textbooks to support them in their learning journey
Supported study for all pupils runs on Tuesday after school for 1 hour
Pupils are free to approach staff at break or lunchtime for help with homework