“All science is either physics or stamp collecting”
 - Ernest Rutherford, Father of the atom and Nobel Prize winner.

Physics is one of the oldest academic subjects. It emerged as a modern science in the 17th century but through its relation with astronomy, it may be the oldest science of all.
Physics is the science of matter and its motion as well as space and time — the science that deals with concepts such as forces, energy, mass, and charge. Physics is an experimental science and its purpose is to understand how the universe behaves.
Because physics looks at the core workings of the universe, including all atomic interactions, it can be thought of as the foundation science, upon which all other sciences such as chemistry, biology, earth sciences and computer sciences are based. Discoveries in basic physics have important ramifications for all of science. For example, advances in the understanding of electromagnetism have led to the widespread use of electrical devices (televisions, computers, home appliances); advances in thermodynamics led to the development of motorised transport; and advances in mechanics led to the development of calculus, quantum chemistry, and electron microscopy.
Summary of course content:
There are seven areas of content. Our students are taught all the basic key criteria throughout Key Stage Three and Four. They will be required to demonstrate specific knowledge and critical understanding of:

Head of the Department: Mr. Bob Rouf