Science and technology

Science and technology is mandatory for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

In science and technology, students explore the natural and made worlds. They learn how to apply scientific and technological skills, knowledge and understanding across a broad range of contexts.

Science provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real world problems. The inquiry and skill-based nature of science opens doors to ideas and discoveries.

Access to Third-Party Software

Chatham Public School is committed to providing a technology-rich environment for students. Our school commuity considers the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as fundamental in assisting teaching and learning in all areas of the school curriculum.

The school uses third-party providers offering web-based educational resources and cloud- based storage to support our administrative functions and enhance student learning outcomes. The department has a service agreement with providers it has assessed as meeting the privacy and security standards required of the department. The school offers students access to several services in addition to these.

In some instances, students are required to register before accessing an online service. Registration involves either a staff member or student entering identifying information such as name, class and email address onto the provider’s platform. Data entered in the course of accessing the application may be stored on servers located in Australia or offshore in a country not subject to NSW privacy laws.

For more information on each of the service providers, please see the links below.

Class Dojo Privacy Policy