The Biology Department consists of the following staff:

Mr. R.S. Johnston, B.Sc.(Hons.), Cert. Ed., CBiol, FSB, FLS
Head of Science, Head of Biology


Miss N. Addy, B.Sc.(Hons.), PGCE
Head of Year 10


Mrs. R. Cahill, B.Sc.(Hons.), PGCE
NQT Induction Co-ordinator

Mrs. S. Bartolo, B.Ed.(Hons.), Postgrad. Certificate in Literacy and Dyslexia
Learning Support Co-ordinator


Mrs. K. Lane, B.Ed.(Hons.)
Head of Lower School


Mr. F.S.T. Connolly, B.Sc.(Hons), PGCE, NPQH
Deputy Head

Mr. D. Bradley, B.Sc.(Hons), PGCE


Miss E. Shaw, B.Sc.(Hons)
Biology Technician, First Aid ‘Appointed Person’, Textbook Co-ordinator

Aims and Objectives:

The objectives of the Biology Department are that, on completion of the courses, students will:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant facts, terminology, concepts and principles.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the place of Science in the world and be able to apply their knowledge to social, ethical, technological and environmental issues.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of practical techniques and the need for appropriate safety precautions.
• Display an appreciation of ‘How science works' in terms of formulating, testing and modifying hypotheses to fit recorded data.
• Display critical and imaginative thinking and the ability to design their own experiments to test hypotheses.
• Record data and display it in a clear and logical format.
• Draw accurate conclusions from experimental data.
• Understand the part Biology plays in shaping our world and appreciate that Man is just one of millions of species of organisms with which we share the planet.

To find the individual pages for Biology, click on the appropriate link in the right hand menu.