The brief was extensive but in essence focused on three main objectives.
1. Engage young women in the realm of science through a cross-curricular approach that would link the Science department up with the Expressive and Performing Arts (art, music and drama).
2. Place Science in a fun and relevant context and provide new models of teaching and learning for participating subjects.
3. Provide teachers with the opportunity to consider new classroom models that present curriculum topics in fresh and original ways that are specific to the students participating.
The brief also contained a set of ancillary objectives:
· Improve learning skills
· Enable students to make links across subjects
· Provide CPD (continuous professional development) for staff on additional creative approaches to learning and teaching in their subject area
· To trial a cross-curricular model in advance of next year
· Improve attendance
· Improve behaviour and reduction in conflict
· Improve self-confidence and awareness
· Improve links to the community through creative projects
· To celebrate women’s achievements and the school’s hundred-year history
