The Physics Department at St.Mary's Catholic High School enkindles the innate human curiosity to understand the world around us. Issac Newton said,"I was like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary,whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me". Like Isaac Newton,if you wish to discover the basis of physics and know the science of "why things work",you are on the road to becoming a physicist.

Physics forms the basis of most present and future technology.Physics deals with such things as mechanics(force,energy,motion),sound,heat,light,electricity and atomic structure.The laboratory in Physics can be an existing part of the course.Our well-equipped Physics laboratory provides ample scope for students to work individually with separate sets of apparatus.Physics Practicals help students to understand and apply the physical laws and logic to real cases and in that way aid them to think clearly,equipping them with skills to use scientific instruments and techniques.

Apart from its importance and flexibility,Physics is fascinating and can be fun.Physics provides an in-depth understanding of how the physical world works,can be intelectually simulating, and is a springboard for a rich diversity of career paths. A reamrkable variety of doors are open to Physics majors as the skills and expereince a student gains will be transferable to many other possible careers including - Engineering,Medicine,patent law,Education,Biophysics,Management and Journalism. An increasing number of students opt for the subject.

The Physics Department,headed by Mrs. Susanna Verghese comprises six teachers: Mr.Asir Joseph Paul,Mrs.Minie James,Mrs Esmine Robinson,Mr Prince Borgio and Mrs. Shiby Thomas. The teachers work in coordination to motivate students to acquire comprehensive knowledge of the concepts of Physics,as well as,challenge them to apply the skills.Many of our students are selected by ranking universities.This is a true reflection of the skills and experiences a student gains from the subject.