Science should be a fun subject for children and teachers with a focus upon understanding and finding out about our world. This is most certainly the case at West Lodge where children are encouraged to explore and investigate. There is an emphasis upon practical, investigational work which helps the children to understand theoretical concepts. Children love the chance to learn through being totally hands-on and finding things out for themselves and this is the basis for our Science teaching.

We have recently introduced an Engineering Curriculum for Year 5 and 6 pupils.  This is based upon the engineering approach of identify a problem, design a prototype, evaluate, redesign and modify which links perfectly with the now well-established Learning Powers.  Other year groups will be participating in activities that require this approach where the children take the lead and teacher takes the role of facilitator.

Our STEM weeks are a celebration of Science, you can learn about our most recent STEM Week below: 

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