Science
Our aim at Burlington Junior School is to provide an ethos and atmosphere where children enjoy and develop a good understanding of different areas of Science (biology, physics, chemistry) according to outcomes stated in the National Curriculum.
We also aim to provide children with an understanding of Environmental Science as well as knowledge about past and present scientists. We strive to ensure that all our boys and girls know that they can access Science as equals and can attain careers in Science related jobs in the future.
Encouraging Science Curiosity
The Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS) is an annual event encouraging children to share their own scientific questions and investigations. It is a great way to build science curiosity, collaboration and confidence.
We are Exporify Champions
ORSTED Group Blog
We are part of a STEM Learning Enthuse Partnership with Hilderthorpe, Bempton and Flamborough Primary, Bridlington School and Brandesburton Primary. Such partnerships work together to promote STEM learning, attainment and careers knowledge so to ultimately engage a future workforce in STEM related subjects. It was set up by STEM Learning and is sponsored and funded by ORSD. You can read our group blog here:
Engineering at Primary
At Burlington we are working with the ‘Science and Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub’ (SEERIH) at the University of Manchester who are passionate about inspiring young people regarding Engineering. This is so that pupils can understand the importance of science and engineering in our world and attain high quality knowledge and understanding from participating in interesting and engaging activities.
Science Curriculum
Children Challenging Industry
Through CIEC our pupils will work with Industry to learn more about relevant, local Science careers in a safe and engaging way. Due to Covid, this will be virtual with a professional individual leading the learning virtually whilst our teachers facilitate the resources needed. It is an excellent opportunity for our students to learn more, develop their science capital and take a virtual tour into a working industry.
Useful Science Links
Science curriculum posts
The Digestive System – Year 4
As part of Year 4's science unit on the Human body, they have been making their own poo! The children had various items and objects to [...]
Year 6 Super Science Day – Headlands School
On Thursday 23rd November, the Year 6’s visited Headlands for a Super Science day. We first found out about how materials burnt (using the Bunsen burners [...]
Lego STEM Workshop – Year 5
On Monday 4th December, Year 5 took part in a Lego STEM session with Ian from Junior Robotics. During this time, they learnt how to follow [...]
Children Challenging Industry
This half term, Class 9 took part in 'Children Challenging Industry' with Mrs Mawer and Miss Boyeson (University of York). This STEM programme consisted of three [...]
Visit to Howsham Mill
Year 6 had a visit to Howsham Mill, near Malton, on the 21st and 22nd February, which is a renovated mill, now used to generate electricity. The activities included learning [...]
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“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”
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‘nature’ programme.”
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“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”
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themselves’.”
“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“My child has settled well into Year 3. She enjoys Maths especially.”
“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”
“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”
“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”
