KS4 Specification - AQA
The chemistry department at West Kirby Grammar School consists of seven teachers, who are all chemistry specialists. At Key Stage 3, students study chemistry for one lesson a week which includes a variety of topics including acids and alkalis, states of matter, chemical reactions, elements, mixtures and compounds and reactivity. Students also have the opportunity to develop their practical and analytical skills, developing their interest and enthusiasm in the Chemistry of all that is around them. All students study separate sciences at GCSE level.
The department is proud of its public examination results. At GCSE 75% of students achieved grade 9-6 and 39% achieved grades 9-8. At A-level, 65% of students achieved A* - B and 100% achieved A* - E.
The Science Department has 12 fully-equipped laboratories, with state-of-the-art and fully interactive technology. We offer a large number of activities to enrich our curriculum, including the Chemistry Communicators Project (leading to a Gold Crest Award), university workshops, the Chemistry Analyst Competition, Chemistry Olympiad, the Year 7 Science Club, Salters Festival of Chemistry, Café Scientific, support sessions for students in all key stages and Science evening lectures.
examination results
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-7
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-6
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-4
Our annual #WKGS Junior Prizegiving was held yesterday. Well done to all students who received awards. 👏😃👍 Thank you for all your efforts. Here some pics 📸 of our #WKGSY7 winners. #WKGSCommunity💙 @WKGS_Pastoral https://t.co/TQQWaXkhs9
Our annual #WKGS Junior Prizegiving was held yesterday. Well done to all students who received awards. 👏😃👍 Thank you for all your efforts. Here some pics 📸 of our #WKGSY8 winners. #WKGSCommunity💙 @WKGS_Pastoral https://t.co/w3T5OafixI
Jump Back Up July - Day 16. Find fun ways to distract yourself from unhelpful thoughts. #Wellbeing #JumpBackUpJuly @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/bGqUEpmo38
Jump Back Up July - Day 15. Set yourself an achievable goal and take the first step. #Wellbeing #JumpBackUpJuly @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/iRHSibj254
Skill for DofE: Check out this activities list for inspiration @WestKirbyGS @WKGS_6thForm #WKGSY9 #WKGSY10 #WKGSY10 #WKGSY11 dofe.org/dofewithadiffe…
Physical for DofE: Check out this activities list for inspiration @WestKirbyGS @WKGS_6thForm #WKGSY9 #WKGSY10 #WKGSY10 #WKGSY11 dofe.org/dofewithadiffe…
Volunteering for DofE: Check out this activities list for inspiration @WestKirbyGS @WKGS_6thForm #WKGSY9 #WKGSY10 #WKGSY10 #WKGSY11 dofe.org/dofewithadiffe…
Current and next year's Gold DofE participants, are you planning your residential? You can read about amendments by following this link: dofe.org/thelatest/gold… These amendments will remain until December 2022. @WestKirbyGS @WKGS_6thForm #WKGSY12
Jump Back Up July - Day 14. Get outside and move to help clear your head. #Wellbeing #JumpBackUpJuly @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/ehXVWfJw6r
Applying for Gold DofE next year? Sign up to be a 'DofE Young Leader' for your volunteering and help younger participants complete their Award. Email Miss Bagnall to register your interest @WestKirbyGS @WKGS_6thForm #WKGSY11
Looking to sign up for Gold DofE? Get started on your activities over the summer. Applications will be open in September @WestKirbyGS #WKGSY11
Looking to sign up for Silver DofE next year? Get started on your activities over the summer - these can be backdated by 3 months. Applications will be open in September @WestKirbyGS #WKGSY10
Are you looking for a volunteering placement? Riding for the Disabled at Wirral Riding School (opposite Ness Gardens) require volunteers to assist with their lessons. Contact Liz Marrs on 07415093511
Jump Back Up July - Day 13. Challenge negative thoughts. Find an alternative interpretation. #Wellbeing #JumpBackUpJuly @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/FVKTVjrmy0
Jump Back Up July - Day 12. Write down your worries and save them for specific 'worry time'. #Wellbeing #JumpBackUpJuly @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/Dr7I8xs36M