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Science (Group 4) is a compulsory part of the IB Middle Years and the IB Diploma Programmes, and a key avenue through which students develop the global skills of the IB Learner Profile. Through an inquiry-based lab learning environment, our students develop “analytical, inquiring and flexible minds that pose questions, solve problems, construct explanations and judge arguments.”
Middle Years Programme
With inquiry at the core, the MYP sciences framework aims to guide students to independently and collaboratively investigate issues through research, observation and experimentation. The MYP sciences curriculum must explore the connections between science and everyday life. As they investigate real examples of science applications, students will discover the tensions and dependencies between science
and morality, ethics, culture, economics, politics, and the environment.
Scientific inquiry also fosters critical and creative thinking about research and design, as well as the identification of assumptions and alternative explanations. Students should learn to appreciate and respect the ideas of others, gain good ethical-reasoning skills and further develop their sense of responsibility as members of local and global communities.
Diploma Programme
In HL and SL courses in the Diploma Programme, students continue to develop their critical awareness of the ethical implications of science and technology on a global scale, while expanding their knowledge and repertoire of methods and techniques in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Systems and Societies. Diploma Programme students may choose to study more than one Group 4 subject.
With an emphasis on collaboration and communication, our labs are exciting environments where our students have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding, apply a variety of methodologies and formulate their own hypotheses and scientific explanations. Students from Chemistry, Biology and Physics collaborate together in the Group 4 Project, and all students conduct individual project coursework as part of Halcyon’s thriving Sciences programme.
SCIENCEs ENRICHMENT
ROBOTICS CHALLENGES
Halcyon students who are interested in pursuing a computer science course in higher education can enjoy Robotics at Halcyon: an opportunity to work in groups to build technological expertise in this subject area.
COMPUTER SCIENCE CODING
We are pleased to offer our students access to coding and computer science courses. Our students have enjoyed gaining further insight into programming languages including Python and Java. As well as preparing learners for higher education and future careers in computer science, this further enrichment supports students’ achievement in the IB curricula: for example, students who have participated in our FireTech clubs may choose to explore the subject in further depth in the IB Diploma Programme Extended Essay or the IB Middle Years Programme Personal Project.
In Science at Halcyon, students quickly acquire analytical and investigative skills and teachers’ questioning rapidly deepens their understanding of scientific concepts.
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Academics
An innovative curriculum that encourages academic curiosity. Classrooms where challenging questions deepen understanding. Students welcomed for who they are.
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Wellbeing
At Halcyon, we integrate the Wellbeing Programme throughout all aspects of school life, fostering a supportive environment for social and emotional learning. We empower students to bring their unique perspectives to their learning, enriching the intellectual, social and intercultural environment for everyone.
Our Community
Community is a foundational value for us. Our parents, students, teachers, support staff and alum are at the core of our vibrant, welcoming International Baccalaureate learning environment.
