Physics
The study of physics is an attempt to understand everything that we can observe and measure in the universe, from the infinitesimally small to the infinitely large: from the beginning of the universe in the big bang, to its ultimate fate.
The great physicist Richard Feynman said “We are at the very beginning of time for the human race. It is not unreasonable that we grapple with problems. But there are tens of thousands of years in the future. Our responsibility is to do what we can, learn what we can, improve the solutions, and pass them on.”
Why study Physics?
Physics provides a route into many careers. These prospects are not only confined to research – they extend into a wide range of industries: into food, medicine, finance, marketing, business, law and management; anywhere that might call for an ability to analyse and model complex situations. A decisive factor in choosing Physics at higher levels (AS/A-level or IB) should be whether a pupil has found the subject interesting and enjoyable lower down the school, although there is a major change of emphasis from largely factual knowledge at Key Stage 3 (years 7-9) and GCSE (years 10-11), to a requirement for much greater understanding and problem-solving ability at A-level and IB. (Sixth form).
Physics teaching staff
Mr P Baxter BEd
Mr J Richard BSc, MSc
Mr J Noad BEng
Mr D Robson BSc, BEng (Head of Science)