Physical Sciences

Physical Sciences

The Physical Sciences challenge, enthral and satisfy the curiosity of the current generation of teenagers. The course follows a spiral approach, in which concepts are first introduced in a simple way and, in later years, these concepts are revisited and studied in greater depth. This conceptual progression allows for increased cognition.

The course covers concepts within the realms of physics and chemistry, and is further broken down into the following strands:


  • Mechanics

  • Electricity and magnetism

  • Waves, sound and light

  • Matter and materials

  • Chemical change

  • Chemical systems

The facilities available for our girls to learn Science are modern and cutting-edge. Practical work is a large part of the curriculum. Our girls leave St Mary’s well equipped to tackle the sciences at university level.

This department also administers and designs the curriculum for the Natural Sciences, providing girls with the opportunities to explore science in a hands-on manner at their own pace, while obtaining the scientific skills required to proceed to senior-level Physical Sciences and Life Sciences.