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Science AS / A2
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Science WorkshopYear 7 pupils recently attended a science and energy event held in Carmarthen by the Royal Society of Chemistry. During the visit they took part in a wide range of activities involving energy changes. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the event, which displayed many day to day uses of science.Read More
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Biology FieldworkBiology Fieldwork The Year 13 Biology class have just returned from yet another successful field course on the rocky shores of Dale, Pembrokeshire. During the three day residential course pupils studied seashore ecology and learned various sampling techniques, including height profiling and transecting. Pupils were also able to visit Skomer Island, taking the 15 minute boat...Read More
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Year 7 Science trip: Aberystwyth University Science FairOn 17 March 2016, the Year 7 pupils visited the Aberystwyth University Science Fair. This event is held every year as part of British Science Week, and this year the theme was “Everyone’s a scientist.” The pupils were given hands-on access to a wide range of interactive exhibits that covered the various scientific disciplines,...Read More
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A’ Level Physics Trip to CERNDuring October half term, a group of sixth-form pupils travelled to Geneva as part of their A-level Physics studies. The highlight of the trip was a visit to CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, where, using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of...Read More
Biology AS/A2
Students need to attain a grade B or better in GCSE (Science / Additional Science / Biology) to allow access to this course. We advise the purchase of the WJEC Study & Revision Guides, from Illuminate Publishing, available directly from them or Amazon.
In AS Biology pupils study two units:
Revision Guide

During the summer term students attend a three day residential field course at Dale, Pembrokeshire, studying Marine Biology and Ecological Techniques.
Unit 1 – examined in May.
Biochemistry (Water, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein and DNA)
Enzymes
Cell Ultra-structure
Mitosis
Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport
Unit 2 – examined in June.
Classification & Biodiversity
Adaptations for gas exchange
Adaptations for transport in Animals & Plants
Adaptations for nutrition in animals
During Year 12 there are 12 standard experiments which are carried out and written up in a Practical Book.
AS revision guide
(available May 2016)
In A2 Biology pupils study:
Revision Guide

During the spring term students attend a DNA Fingerprinting workshop at Techniquest, Cardiff, where they extract. amplify (PCR) and analyse their DNA (Gel-electro-phoresis).
Unit 3 – examined in June.
ATP & Respiration
Photosynthesis
Microbiology
Populations
Nerves & Hormones
Kidney
Unit 4 – examined in June
Reproduction
Inheritance
Variation & Evolution
Genetic Engineering
Options
During Year 12 there are 12 standard experiments which are carried out and written up in a Practical Book.
Unit 5 – Practical Examination
A2 revision guide
(available May 2017)
Chemistry AS/A2
Students need to attain a grade B or better in GCSE (Science / Additional Science / Chemistry) to allow access to this course. We advise the purchase of the WJEC Study & Revision Guides, from Illuminate Publishing, available directly from them or Amazon.
In AS Chemistry pupils study two units.
Unit 1
Topics include:
Formulae & Equations
Atoms
Chemical Calculations
Bonding
Solid Structures
The Periodic Table
Simple equilibrium and acid-base reactions.
Unit 2
Topics include:
Thermo-chemistry
The wider impact of Chemistry
Organic Compounds
Hydrocarbons
Alcoholst carboxylic acids
Instrumental Analysis
During Year 12 there are 12 standard experiments which are carried out and written up in a Practical Book.
Revision Guide
Available from May 2016
In A2 Chemistry pupils study:
Unit 3
Topics include:
Redox and standard electrode potential
Redox reactions
Chemistry of the p-block
Chemistry of the d-block transition metals
Chemical Kinetics
Enthalpy
Equilibrium
Acid-base equilibrium
Unit 4
Topics include:
Stereoisomerism
Aromaticity
Alcohols & Phenols
Aldehydes & Ketones
Carboxylic Acids
Amines
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
Organic Synthesis and Analysis
During Year 13 there are 12 standard experiments which are carried out and written up in a Practical Book.
Unit 5 – Practical Exam.
Revision Guide
Available from May 2017
Physics AS/A2
Students need to attain a grade B or better in GCSE (Science / Additional Science / Chemistry) to allow access to this course. All exams are in the May / June period. We advise the purchase of the WJEC Study & Revision Guides, from Illuminate Publishing, available directly from them or Amazon.
In AS Physics pupils study two units:
Unit 1
Topics include:
Basic Physics
Kinematics
Dynamics
Energy Concepts
Solids under stress
Using Radiation to investigate stars
Particles and nuclear structure
Unit 2
Conduction of Electricity
Resistance
DC Circuits
The Nature of Waves
Refraction of Light
Photons
Lasers
During Year 12 there are 12 standard experiments which are carried out and written up in a Practical Book.
Revision Guide
Available from May 2016
In A2 Physics pupils study two units:
Unit 3
Circular Motion
Vibrations
Kinetic Theory
Thermal Physics
Nuclear Decay
Nuclear Energy
Unit 4
Topics include:
Capacitance
Electrostatic and Gravitational Fields of Force
Orbits and the wider Universe
Magnetic Fields
Electromagnetic Induction
Options
During Year 13 there are 12 standard experiments which are carried out and written up in a Practical Book.
Unit 5 – Practical Exam.
Revision Guide
Available from May 2017