The Science curriculum at KS3 is studied as discrete units of work delivered throughout Years 8 -10. These units are designed to cover a wide range of Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics as listed in the table below.
Course Outline
Biology
Cells
Reproduction
Respiration
Food/Diet
Circulation
Microbes and Disease
Ecology
Photosynthesis
Chemistry
Chemical reactions
Kinetic Theory
Elements Compounds and Mixtures
Metals and reactivity
Gases
Water/Solubility
Materials
Acid reactions
Physics
Energy
The Solar System
Light
Sound
Forces
Electricity
Our Key Stage 3 Science programmes are designed for our pupils:
- To have a well-informed awareness of the role and importance of science in everyday life.
- To develop methodical and analytical approaches to problem solving.
- To develop the ability to investigate new situations and ask appropriate questions.
- To develop practical skills, including the ability to plan and carry out investigations.
Skills and Capabilities
At the heart of the curriculum lies an emphasis on the development of skills and capabilities for life-long learning and for contributing effectively to society. These whole curriculum skills and capabilities consist of the Cross-Curricular Skills and Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities. They are embedded and infused throughout the revised Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stage 3 and pupils should have opportunities to acquire, develop and demonstrate these skills in Science.
The Cross-Curricular skills of Communication, Using Mathematics, and Using Information and Communications Technology (ICT) are skills through which young people access knowledge.
The ability to think both critically and creatively and to develop personal and inter-personal skills and dispositions is essential for functioning effectively in a changing world. Therefore, the development of Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities (TS&PC) is at the heart of the revised curriculum.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is a new academically selective voluntary grammar school that opened on 1 September 2016.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is co-educational and non-denominational.
Latest News
Delighted to announce that our ERGS UK Youth Parliament Polling Station opened today on Algeo Drive, expertly manned by members of our School Council, and will remain open every Break and Lunch this week. Day one has seen a fantastic response with ‘a rush to the polls’ by our junior pupils as they vote for this year’s candidates for Fermanagh and South Tyrone.
Important Consultation: Safer Journeys to School
The Department for Infrastructure is seeking the views of the public on their Safer Journeys to School consultation which has the crucial aim of improving safety when passengers -particularly children -are boarding and getting off buses.
This is a significant opportunity to record your views on this important issue for us all, particularly in a rural area where the majority of our young people travel to school by bus.
Please find the link to the survey below. The survey closes at 5 pm on Thursday 21st May 2026
KPMG Book Awards Ireland Junior Juries Programme
A group of our year 8 and 9 students have really enjoyed being part of the Junior Juries programme this year for the KPMG Book Awards Ireland 2026. Since the shortlist was announced on 4th February our young readers have been meeting weekly to read, discuss and assess the shortlisted titles, finally submitting a score for our favourite book.
The winner was announced on Monday May 18th as part of the International Literature Festival and the Junior Juries Award went to Solo by Grainne O’Brien.
Well done to all our Junior Jurors. Have a listen to our impressions of some of the shortlisted titles.