Avonbourne School

The Science Department at Avonbourne School aims to deliver a broad and balanced Science Curriculum through high quality teaching.  We believe that students of all ages and abilities should be given the opportunity to explore and enjoy the scientific world in a supportive and encouraging environment.  In order to achieve this we have high expectations of our students as learners, and of ourselves as teachers.

Accommodation and Staffing

Science is taught in eight well resourced laboratories all located in the same area within the school. Seven of the laboratories have interactive whiteboards with access to the internet.

There are currently nine teachers and three laboratory technicians working in the department.

Stuart - one of the Science technicians, with a friend

Sam Learning makes a difference!

This programme is available to all students in and out of school for free. Students using SAM Learning develop a strong revision habit and improved exam technique. This increased confidence is reflected in improved results. Give it a try.

Go to http://www.samlearning.com .
Log in with the centre ID: BH7AS 
The user ID is the 6 digit date of birth followed by the student’s initials, eg Jane Williams’ date of birth is 25/7/95 so her ID will be 250795jw

News

On September 28th 2007, Space Adventures announced that Richard Gerriott would fly to the International Space Station (ISS) in October 2008.  The sixth space tourist had reportedly paid $30 million for the privilege. He is currently on board and Avonbourne students will be able to listen to him answering questions LIVE as he passes over the school on Friday 17th October 2008 at approximately 12:05.