Science

Faculty Goals

• Explain and develop enquiry based learning
• Introduce a range of  models, theories, laws, systems, structures and interactions to understand our world
• Explore and explain a variety of phenomena to make sense of the  biological, physical and technological world
• Science knowledge and its social and cultural context provides a basis for future choices and ethical decision making

Subjects

Stage 4

Y7 Science

Y8 Science

Stage 5

Y8 Science

Y9 Science

Stage 6

Y11 Y12 Physics

Y11 Y12 Biology

Y11 Y12 Chemistry

Y11 Y12 Senior Science

Y11 Y12 Earth and Environmental Science

High potential and gifted education opportunities

Explore the full list of High potential and gifted education (HPGE) and enrichment opportunities our faculty has to offer. Filter the list via the Science faculty in column D.

HPGE Opportunities

Activities

International Science Competition Y3-Y12

Snake Tails Y7

Luna Park Physics is Fun? Y9

Forensic Science Expo Y9

Science & Engineering Challenge Y10

Shortland Wetlands Centre Y11

Awabakal Field Studies Centre Y11

Hunter Envirothon Y11

Lucas Heights Nuclear Reactor Y11

UNSW Museum of Human Disease Y12

HSC Experiment-Fest Y12

Staff Members & Email Links

At HSPA, we value the balance between work and personal time for our staff and families. As part of our commitment to wellbeing, we have set clear guidelines for digital communication. Please remember that our staff, as per Department of Education policy, will not be expected to respond to non-emergency communications outside of school hours, ensuring they have time to recharge and focus on providing the best educational experience for our students.

• Lauren Hesse _{^{HEAD TEACHER REL}}
• Emma Seccombe _{^{HEAD TEACH WkA FRI}}
• Michael Henderson _{^{Y9 ADVISOR}}
• Aurelia Nowak
• Joanna Patey Dennis _{^{MON FRI}}
• Jake Roworth
• Milada Safarik
• Jennifer Veale