Science

Courses offered

Stages 4/5

Science is a core subject for all students in Years 7-10. It is studied for six periods a cycle with a focus in developing scientific skills.

Students in Year 9 may also follow an accelerated curriculum in which they complete the Stage 5 course in Y9. They are will then complete the Y11 Investigating Science course in their Y10 academic year and the HSC course in Year 11.

Stage 6

The Science Faculty offers all the NESA approved science courses

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Science

Investigating Science

Physics

Science Extension (1 unit Year 12 only).

Students reflect on their experience participating in the High Performance Pathway for accelerating students in Stage 5 Science at Macquarie Fields High School.

Initiatives

VALID 8 & 10

In 2025 students completed VALID 8 & 10.

Students from MFHS participated in the Museum of Human Disease Science Symposium! As part of the National Science week organised at UNSW. This year two of our students came 1st in the Stage 5 category. Our students were one of the finalists amongst more than 75 entries from schools all across NSW.

Students in 10X worked with mentors from Sydney University as part of the BioTech Futures project.

ICAS Science Competition

All students in Years 7 to 10 are encouraged to compete in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). This examination will provide information on the progress of our students in comparison to others around Australia.

Senior students are also welcome to participate in ICAS. ICAS is held during Term 2.

Staff

• Mr Matchett – Head Teacher

• Mrs Ahmad

• Mr Ali

• Dr Bugeja

• Ms Gee

• Ms John

• Dr Khan

• Mrs Mitric

• Mrs Raheja

• Mr Tang

• Ms White

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