Y7-11 Absence Line: 01625 627229 Sixth Form Absence Line: 01625 627274 Visit the Sixth Form Website
Y7-11 Absence Line: 01625 627229 Sixth Form Absence Line: 01625 627274 Visit the Sixth Form Website
In geography we study the earth’s landscapes; peoples, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live. Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences (human geography) with the natural sciences (physical geography).
The department is well resourced with a wide range of audio-visual aides as well as the traditional textbooks. We are committed to introducing our students to the practical aspect of the subject by providing field work opportunities from Year 8 all the way through to A-level. These opportunities add a lot to the understanding they have gained in class and prepare the students for the demands of coursework at GCSE and A-level which Geography remains a popular choice with our students.
2 lessons per fortnight in Y7
3 lessons per fortnight in Y8 & 9
Students collect individual stickers, awarded by their geography teacher for excellent effort and work. When a student has been awarded with five stickers, they can opt to receive a postcard home or email to parents recognising their achievements.
Homework is set once a fortnight at KS3 in geography. Tasks are designed to take approximately 30 minutes and encompass a range of activities.
Summative assessment tests take place twice a year in the Progress Review Weeks in December and June.