THE QATAR SHIRBURNIAN
SHERBORNE SENIOR SCHOOL
Science This year has had its challenges, but the science department has been pleased to see pupils returning to regular lessons and carrying out our science practicals. As with the last academic year, we have seen a continued increase in our uptake in A Levels for the three sciences during this academic year, making us one of the most popular subjects in the school, which shows that pupils at Sherborne are passionate about the sciences, which is music to my ears. The science team has worked hard to ensure that pupils enjoy the subject, and we hope our upward trajectory continues. Over the academic year, we have continued to develop the medical club. We have been delighted by our presentations from pupils and our external speakers, who have inspired our pupils to pursue different areas of medicine and dentistry. Under the guidance of our dedicated science teachers, we have successfully launched the Crest Awards, a scheme that inspires young people to think and behave like scientists. Our Nine pupils who have completed their bronze award have worked exceptionally well and will lay down the foundations for more pupils to be allowed to gain a Crest Award as we expand our provisions in the next academic year. This year we also established relations with Qatar Universities Young Scientist Centre, whose aim is to develop STEM within schools in Qatar; we were treated with a two-part workshop called ‘I am Discovering Materials’, which allowed pupils from Year 7 to work in teams, test a hypothesis and developed their problem-solving skills. On behalf of the science department, I wish all our excellent pupils further success as they navigate their journey through the world of science at Sherborne Senior School. Mr Malik Head of Science
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