Science

In Portobello Primary we believe that Science promotes a natural curiosity and respect for the living and non-living. It provides children with experiences that excite, inspire and encourages interest.  Science plays a vitally important part in our everyday life, and we recognise the importance of increasing children’s knowledge and understanding of our world.  Science encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, concepts, skills and positive attitudes and we aim to provide our children with a hands-on, enquiry-based curriculum. This curriculum develops scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through Biology, Chemistry and Physics and promotes questioning, challenge, working practically, investigating, evaluating, making choices, and reinforces scientific vocabulary. Our school is a place where everyone is given an education that builds on their strengths and addresses their individual needs to ensure progression. We believe that all children should be able to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and physically. We are passionate our children embrace the scientific opportunities they are presented with and we build upon their cultural capital. Therefore, cross-curricular links are planned for, with other subjects such as English, Mathematics, Computing and Art and Design. We also plan various experiences to develop their skills to further prepare them for later life. Events such as Science Week take place, as well as planned educational visits. Here, adults are positive role models to the children. Through our Science curriculum we empower our children to believe in themselves and that things are possible which has a positive impact on their emotional health. It also encourages them to talk as they ask questions and find answers collaboratively. Similarly, it promotes physical health through movement, being active in their research.