Science in Prep School at King's Ely, a Private Day and Boarding Prep School near Cambridge, in Ely.

Kings Ely PREP

Academic

Science

At King's Ely Prep, Science is consciously hands on and interactive, providing a personal discovery of the world around us.

 

The true nature of school Science lies in being inquisitive about the world around us, asking questions about our understanding and enjoying the voyage of discovery.  

In Year 3 and 4, pupils are taught by primary trained classroom teachers. In Year 5 and 6, they move to their own dedicated laboratory to be taught by specialist teachers.

Two fully equipped laboratories provide important space for our Year 7 and 8 pupils to experience science at a progressively higher level, where they are taught by secondary trained Science specialist teachers.

We provide enrichment for all our pupils to complement their learning beyond the laboratory. In Year 5, pupils take part in a light workshop in Ely Cathedral Stained Glass Museum, while Year 6 experience a bespoke “Space Pioneers” event.

Our ecology trip to Hunstanton in Year 7 provides pupils with experience in collecting live data from a beach habitat, producing detailed food webs and competitive “Top Trump” cards to represent the organic interactions that exist.

“Dead on Time”, a competitive CSI investigation, provides Year 8 with the chance to use both known and novel scientific techniques to solve a murder in one day.

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Meet the HEAD OF SCIENCE

Richard Oliver

Richard Oliver, Head of Science at King's Ely Prep, a Private Day and Boarding Prep School near Cambridge, in Ely.

"Basically, I have been compelled by curiosity”.
Mary Leakey
“The important thing is to not stop asking question” Albert Einstein  
"Science is fun!" 
Mr Oliver Head of Science 
 

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Two King's Ely Scholars Playing Hoop Trundle Outside Ely Cathedral, King's Ely is a Private Day and Boarding School near Cambridge, in Ely.

King's Ely Sixth Form Pupils doing the hoop trundle outside Ely Cathedral

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To prepare each individual to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.

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To ensure every child feels that they are known, and receives an excellent academic education that inspires curiosity and intellectual adventure. 

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To give a sense of place and belonging to all our pupils, and to celebrate our unique environment and make the most of its ecological, historical, artistic, spiritual and economic resources.

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To create a genuinely diverse community, outward and forward-looking and with a shared purpose. To bring into this community the best teachers, pastoral and support staff and students, and to be a source of friends for life. 

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