The following course is compulsory for students to study in 2025

Course Description: Teachers seek to build on student’s own experiences and understandings by introducing them to as many aspects of Science as possible including:

• Plant, animal and human biology; chemistry (now including organic chemistry), physics, earth science, light and astronomy, ecology
  
• Interaction between humans and their environment
  
• Scientific thinking and investigation skills
  
• Practical skills - measuring, observing, problem solving and handling equipment.

Contact Person: Mr Richards rnr@shirley.school.nz