Science

Science and technology are major influences in of our daily lives. Our dependence on science and technology demands a high level of scientific literacy for all New Zealanders and requires a comprehensive science education for all students, as well as those who will have careers in science and technology.

Aims:

To encourage students to cherish learning in Science
To promote Science as an activity that is part of everyday life.
To help students to develop knowledge and a coherent understanding of the living, physical, material and technological components of their environment
To help students to develop skills for investigating the living, physical, material and technological components of their environment
To develop students' interests in and understanding of the knowledge and processes of Science which form the basis of many of their future careers.

Course Outlines

Science news

What has been happening in the Science department?

Tuesday May 23, 2023

Our students are getting involved in Healthy Harbour Watchers

Wednesday May 17, 2023

This is a twice termly opportunity for students to participate in some 'real world Science' and we have a team of volunteers.

Marine Studies - Expedition: Deep Thought

Wednesday July 6, 2022

Congratulations to Beatrice, Jeremy, and Oliver for getting a place in this years' Marine Studies - Deep Thought expedition.

NZMSC Marine Science experience for Y9/10 students

Wednesday May 4, 2022

The NZ Marine Studies Centre (NZMSC) have some more exciting opportunities coming up for Year 9 and 10 students.

GATE trip to Anatomy Museum

Tuesday July 6, 2021

A group of Y7-9 students were lucky enough to get to visit the Anatomy Museum at the University of Otago on Wednesday with Mr Drury. Here are some of their accounts:

Marine Science Experience

Sunday July 4, 2021

During term 2, Oliver Lodge and Jeremy Meikle took part in an eight day Marine Science Programme run by the University of Otago at the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre.

Science Festival kicking off the school holidays

Wednesday June 30, 2021

The New Zealand International Science Festival gets underway from 8th July until 18th July. There is a host of activities, events, and discussions to take part in and expand your brain!

Marine Science Extension programmes

Wednesday March 3, 2021

There are some exciting opportunities for students in 2021!

Primary Science Extension & Enrichment at NZ Marine Studies Centre

Wednesday July 1, 2020

An amazing opportunity is available for one or two Year 7 or Year 8 students.

Level 3 Earth and Space Science Field trip

Wednesday June 24, 2020

This class has spent three days at the Portobello Marine Centre developing an independent investigation related to ocean acidification.

Year 10 Marine Science opportunity

Wednesday February 26, 2020

Once again there is a wonderful opportunity for three Year 10 students to take part in the Marine Science extension work at Portobello.

Science Enrichment Experiences at Kavanagh

Wednesday November 13, 2019

Over the next few weeks, as we head towards the end of the term, we are excited to be hosting 10 visits from our contributing schools.