Each year, the British Science Association runs a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths called British Science Week.
At St Edward’s School we are committed to preparing young people to live life to the full. We have the highest expectations of all of our students, and they leave us ready to go to some of the best universities in the world, to exciting employment opportunities; or empowered to take their next steps in learning.
We continue to inspire the next generation and bring learning to life. Here, our subject leaders of science, technology, engineering and maths more …
Science
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Technology
Design and Technology at St Edward’s offers students the opportunity to experience, learn, test and develop new skills in four key areas. Learners are given opportunities in Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Fashion, Graphic Products, Systems and Resistant Material Technology. This initial introduction in Year 7 leads through to option choices for GCSE and A Level.
“Technology enables students to actively contribute to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of themselves, their community and their nation. It teaches how to take risks and so become more resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable. Students develop a critical understanding of the impact of technology on daily life and the wider world. Additionally, it provides excellent opportunities for students to develop and apply value judgements of an aesthetic, economic, moral, social, and technical nature both in their own designing and when evaluating the work of others.”
Mrs. J Morris, Technology Subject leader
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Mathematics
The St Edwards mathematics department delivers an outstanding maths education that provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of maths, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.
“Mathematical literacy has been shown to improve people’s quality of life, with everything from reading bus timetables, managing personal finances, or studying maths to the highest level. At St Edward’s the maths department endeavor to meet pupils at their level of need and highlight the beauty of mathematics in everything we do. We believe this will best support them in leading rich and fulfilled lives.“ Mr. M Hegarty, Mathematics Subject Leader
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Engineering
Engineering covers a wide range of disciplines – anything from rockets to mobile phones and even hip replacements! Engineering is not just about ‘fixing things’ it is about understanding how, and why things work. Engineers are involved in all aspects of designing, building and testing new technologies and products. Creativity and problem solving are at the heart of every engineering industry.
“Engineers don’t sit back and watch – they make things happen. Using innovation, creativity and a wealth of knowledge, engineers are impacting the world unlike any other. The world is changing, and engineers are the ones behind so much of this development. The majority of today’s services and products had some element of engineering involved in their conception at least, paving the way to long, fulfilling and healthy lives for the people influenced by them.”
Mrs. J Morris, Technology Subject leader
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