Science is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to Year 10.
Science 7-10 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. Science emphasises the skills for working scientifically, as well as critical and creative thinking to address scientific issues.
In Years 11 and 12, students can choose from different science disciplines, including:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Investigating Science
- Physics.
- Primary Industries - Agriculture - VET - Certificate II
In Year 12, students who are studying at least one other science subject may also choose to study Science Extension.
Students of both genders at Tweed River High School have the opportunity to be involved in a range of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Projects throughout the year,
Competitions within our school, competing with teams from our Tweed 5 Community of Public High Schools, wider NSW school STEM competitions as well as the opportunity in some cases for interstate travel.
The Human Powered Vehicle team (HPV)
CO2 Dragster Competition
Bottle Rockets
Bridge Building
Chef for a Day
Stage 4 Bake Off
Why not sign up to challenge your Science, Math and Engineering skills using a range of technologies.
See the Technology Faculty for more information.
Mr Arrowsmith
Mr Muller
