The broad aims of the curriculum are to enable students to:

  1. develop interest in the physical world and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about it;
  2. construct and apply knowledge of physics, and appreciate the relationship between physical science and other disciplines;
  3. appreciate and understand the nature of science in physics-related contexts;
  4. develop skills for making scientific inquiries;
  5. develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and to solve problems individually or collaboratively in physics-related contexts;
  6. understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on physics-related issues;
  7. make informed decisions and judgments on physics-related issues; and be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of physics, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.

Curriculum Structure and Organisation

  1. This curriculum consists of compulsory and elective parts. The compulsory part covers a range of content that enables students to develop understanding of fundamental principles and concepts in physics, and scientific process skills. The following topics: “Heat and Gases”, “Force and Motion”, “Wave Motion”, “Electricity and Magnetism” and “Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy” should be included.
  2. The content of the compulsory part consists of two components, core and extension. The core is the basic component for all students whereas the extension component is generally more cognitively demanding.
  3. The two topics in the elective part of our school : “Energy and Use of Energy” and “Medical Physics”.