The Science Department at Applemore College is both dynamic and enthusiastic. We offer inspiring learning through a broad range of teaching methods and a diverse curriculum. Students learn all three disciplines of science. The study of Biology fosters an appreciation for the complexity and interactions of the processes, systems, and diversity of the living world. The study of Chemistry develops pupils’ approach to understanding the material world and its properties with an open and analytic mind. The study of Physics fosters curiosity and excitement about the physical world, and develops powerful tools to understand the fundamentals and the connections between different phenomena. We aim for students to progress in both their substantive knowledge (the theory and understanding of the topic) but also their disciplinary skills, such as analysing data, planning experiments, evaluating models and theories and debating moral issues, which are abilities employers regard highly.

Students learn in the classroom, but also immerse themselves in the local area in terms of the wildlife of the site and the New Forest, and our local marine industries and refinery. This allows direct links to the curriculum and relevance to their own experiences whilst developing an understanding of science and extending opportunities to directly apply their knowledge.

Applemore is fortunate to hold excellent community and business links.  The Science Department has partnership projects with a range of organisations, including the Lifelab in conjunction with Southampton University and our successful STEM Challenge days held in partnership with Faraday IET.  Exxon Mobil also provides additional sponsorship, funding and opportunities for students to see Science in action.

Additionally, the Science Department also holds some excellent links with organisations such as SolentLEP and STEM Portsmouth, which give students opportunities to hear and learn about career opportunities in science through trips and speakers that come to the College. The teaching staff have a passion for Science and an overwhelming desire to share their knowledge with the future generations of Scientists.  We are very proud to see so many of them go on to take a range of Sciences at A level and beyond.