In every aspect of life, science is more important than ever – and schools are rising to the challenge.
Just as technology is now involved with every aspect of life, the school subjects that used to be considered the preserve of boffins and nerds are becoming much more integrated with other parts of the curriculum. And a proper grounding in theoretical and practical sciences is now essential for careers in an ever-increasing range of areas.
The school’s Head of Science, Bill Burnett, describes the centre as: ‘striking, innovative and simply fun to be a part of.'
Classrooms have a flexible layout, with a range of imaginative designs.
Named after Nobel Prize-winning chemist Sir Derek Barton, a former Tonbridge pupil, the spectacular building places science and technology at the heart of school life
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