At Standard Grade, the enthusiasm and dedication of a new teacher opened my eyes to the world of physics. She made me excited to explore what physics has to offer, as well as developing my science skils. Throughout my studies, I have developed skills in working independently and being responsible for my own learning. The Advanced Higher (AH) Physics project has challenged and extended these skills. I have delivered a consistently high standard of work by meeting deadlines and prioritising my time.
Working at this level and achieving success has given me a real sense of satisfaction and makes me even more determined to get a place at university. When undertaking experimental work in Higher Physics, a visiting lecturer in Physics/Education was impressed by my ability to problem solve, identitying underlying factors in an experiment which other pupils had not identified. I have had the opportunity to demonstrate and build on this ability in Advanced Higher. In addition, the project I selected “Determination of Planck’s Constant” has allowed me the opportunity to incorporate my mathematical skills. I strongly feel that physics is not solely about academic ability. My skills, combined with knowledge, understanding and a commitment to working hard, have allowed me to achieve success.
Physics has allowed me to develop: a high degree of common sense; problem solving skills; numeracy; the ability to look ata situation or data analytically and interpret it; the ability to communicate my understanding succinctly and accurately. I have demonstrated these communication skills in a range of situations. I was recently selected to work with Education Scotland (HMIE) at the Scottish Learming Festival to talk with delegates and help to challenge their thinking. The feedback was very positive; delegates commented on my ability to engage in debating the issues without being precocious, and to adapt to the situation. Due to my enthusiasm for science and my ability to explain things in simple terms, I was asked by my AH Physics teacher to help, on a weekly basis, with an S1 science class. To help their learning and develop their interest, I have designed a science based GLOW page for SI and S2 classes. This project demonstrates my initiative, creativity and the enthusiasm with which I approach work and life.
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The process of becoming Deputy Head Girl was one of the most daunting experiences I have been involved in. Having to prepare for a series of intense interviews in front of senior pupils and the School Management Team, being short listed to prepare a detailed presentation, and then being chosen shows my ability to think on my feet and sell my ideas to others. It also shows that I can handle myself well in stressful situations. Being Deputy Head Girl has taught me managerial and leadership skills, which I put into practice daily. It has helped to develop my ability to work as part of a team, showing diversity and my ability to adapt to different situations. I make decisions and delegate work to prefects to affect and benefit the school community and learners.
I am involved in important events, for example in September of this year I hosted an award ceremony for Angus Schools. Last year I received a Millennium Award for voluntary community service for hel disabled in Angus. The satisfaction of helping these people motivated me to give up more free time to this. SoI could do more I trained alongside Tayside Police to become a Youth Leader which has allowed me to help run and further develop the group that inspired me to continue with voluntary work. To ensure I understand what is required of me for success in a science or engineering course, in addition to attendance at open days I arranged to meet an engineer from Scottish Power Renewables.
I also undertook a project watching a series of videos being prepared to help young people understand more about career opportunities in STEM. I took part in a piece of work with a Development Officer for Education Scotland to highlight key areas within the various videos for a re-edit to improve appeal to learners and teachers. I have a desire to keep learning by undertaking a course in physics or engineering. I have an open and willing mind, a passion for solving problems and developing new ideas which I think will greatly benefit me. I want to study scientific theories and to look at things from a different perspective by using my determination. Challenges and commitment.
