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 78% of students achieved grade 9-6 and 39% achieved grades 9-8. At A-level, 59% of students achieved A* - B and 97% 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
We would like to congratulate Vivien (#WKGSY7) who has just completed 3 weekends at County Swimming Championships. She achieved medal positions in 15 races + 1 gold and 3 silvers in team relays together with Anya (Y7). Overall, she claimed 2nd place for girls (age 12 category). https://t.co/XcruywnNm0
We are delighted to share in the success of our students outside of school. Gabby (#WKGSY10) has just accepted the position of Junior Captain 2023 at Hawarden Golf Club. She has been playing at the club for over 7 years and is also on the Denbighshire & Flintshire girls' squad. https://t.co/5q1YoOPYJx
There are still a final few tickets available for the forthcoming production of Grease. Performances are on Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th and Friday 10th February at 7:00pm. The matinee performance is at 2:30pm on Saturday 11th February. ticketsource.co.uk/west-kirby-gra… #greaseistheword https://t.co/IPakwlb3JB
Amazing achievement Emilie (#WKGSY13) twitter.com/WKGS_PE/status…
We were delighted for our #WKGS Eco-committee this week when they were awarded the Eco-schools Global Citizens award in an online ceremony; our students show real passion about environmental and sustainability issues and we are really proud of them for achieving this award. https://t.co/XxzuKscQV4
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We are always delighted to share in the success of our pupils outside of school. We are especially proud of Lili (#WKGSY8) who was crowned Welsh Judo Champion for her age group at the end of last year! Well done for such a fantastic achievement. Good luck in future competitions. https://t.co/R3xr8eu1Hp
I just uploaded “West Kirby Grammar School - Global Citizenship Award.MOV” to #Vimeo: vimeo.com/792179445
We are always delighted to share in the success of our pupils outside of school. Lili (#WKGSY8) has excelled at Judo, becoming a successful Pre Cadet competitor. At the end of 2022 Lili was crowned Welsh Champion for her age group! Amazing effort, well done! https://t.co/m9t3QKmOSp
We are pleased to announce that our #WKGS Robotics Club is up and running with our first session taking place today. Lots of exciting projects using BBC Microbit, Servo Boards and Move Motor kits. Friday at 1:30 in C3 (D&T Block). All welcome. #STEM #Robotics #WomenInSTEM https://t.co/S6lCsCXI5D
Well done and good luck everyone. A record number of students have qualified this year. twitter.com/WKGS_Computing…
Limited Grease tickets still available! We are pleased to offer a fully licensed bar service, along with soft drinks, sweets and confectionery. The bar will be open before the performance and during the interval with cashless payment available. Book now: ticketsource.co.uk/west-kirby-gra… https://t.co/WlM7brfQTM
We are lucky to be located in such a scenic costal location at #WKGS. This week our #WKGS6thForm Enrichment Programme walking groups took in the views of the Wirral Way at Caldy and Red Rocks, Hoylake. https://t.co/p5g4k1pmxq
Our #WKGSCommunity have celebrated #ChineseNewYear2023 this week in their assemblies with Mr Vane. Special thanks to Claudia, Melissa, Georgina and Isabella in their fantastic efforts at restoring our Chinese lion at Model Club, ready in time for the assemblies. https://t.co/JoKzYdz3R4
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and able Receptionist who will also work as the First Aid Lead for the school, supporting the work of the Front Office and Administration staff, with immediate effect. wkgs.org/latest-news/va… https://t.co/jsnKRbfBeG