We have started teaching Astronomy as an extra-curricular GCSE to 19 Year 10 students.

They will sit their exam in the summer of 2010.

Mrs Fidler and Mr Jackson decided to run the course this year in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy.  www.astronomy2009.org

For more details on GCSE Astronomy please contact mfidler@bpsc.co.uk

Student comments:

Astronomy and I
"When I was offered astronomy, I jumped to the chance! I love the thought of what is outside our own planet and universe so the opportunity to find out was not to be rejected! So far, we have been having lesson for almost a full term! And I have learnt more about outside our world than I have ever learnt in my entire life and can’t wait for our new telescope to arrive, especially since I now know how they work." by Lydia Craddock 10C

Astronomy
"I am very excited about the astronomy course. The opportunity to learn about the universe excites me. I am incredibly enthusiastic about the course, and the chance to learn about the different aspects of the universe. I am especially looking forward to seeing the real moon rocks in November."
by Leah Hughes 10R

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