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19/03/25

Thank you to all our Year 6 parents who attended our welcome event last week. We're really looking forward to sharing the next 5 to 7 years with you and your child and seeing how they thrive here.#wearevalleyparktransition pic.twitter.com/ZV7MvtgbtW— Valley Park School () March 19, 2025

18/03/25

Tomorrow's exams are... pic.twitter.com/Xim7QKfHVj— Valley Park School () March 18, 2025

18/03/25

Talented Valley Park musicians performed at The Wishful Thinker Pub yesterday evening, in a new event called V in the Pub. pic.twitter.com/mRgff8YEIc— Valley Park School () March 18, 2025

17/03/25

Tomorrow's exams are... pic.twitter.com/zIoZFilltW— Valley Park School () March 17, 2025

17/03/25

Year 12 & 13 IT & Computer Science students attended Aspiration Digital at Bluewater, a careers conference exploring the digital universe. They heard from industry experts and participated in workshops, making connections for future work experience. pic.twitter.com/FTLA17IILH— Valley Park School () March 17, 2025

17/03/25

We begin the week with St Patrick’s Day and V in the Pub, held at The Wishful Thinker this evening. There are Sixth Form Open Morning Tours on Monday and Wednesday. We end the week with World Maths Day.#wearevalleypark#theweekahead pic.twitter.com/bcEMIqHSUU— Valley Park School () March 17, 2025

17/03/25

St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is a celebration of their patron saint with parades, music, dancing, and green attire. Traditional Irish food like corned beef and cabbage is enjoyed, along with Guinness, in pubs worldwide. pic.twitter.com/8jVM8UERZF— Valley Park School () March 17, 2025

16/03/25

There are many reasons why a student might struggle with attendance at school. Valley Park has a dedicated team to help & support you. To speak to someone, contact us by phone or email & a member of the attendance team will get back to you. pic.twitter.com/MOc1fYzm3h— Valley Park School () March 16, 2025

16/03/25

Tomorrow's exams are... pic.twitter.com/14M24AdT7G— Valley Park School () March 16, 2025

14/03/25

You can still book a place on our Sixth Form Open Morning Tours, which are coming up on Monday March 17 and Wednesday March 19 at 8.45am. Visit our website: https://t.co/58lYerhh35 pic.twitter.com/pkN79jHnXP— Valley Park School () March 14, 2025

14/03/25

House points update...#housepointsfriday pic.twitter.com/b3oJ8E50ak— Valley Park School () March 14, 2025

12/03/25

Spread the love around! Sister Act is playing at Valley Park School from Wed 26 March! Book your tickets now: https://t.co/5YaEKFTx3O #wearevalleyparkproductions pic.twitter.com/8JSll2CTJ3— Valley Park School () March 12, 2025

11/03/25

Last Friday Dance students attended Move It 2025, the world's biggest Dance event! They participated in workshops, and some brave students performed on the Freestyle stage. Hamish advanced to the final stages of the Freestyle competition. pic.twitter.com/a8YJns0mtN— Valley Park School () March 11, 2025

11/03/25

We are immensely proud to share that last weekend all the hard work and training came to the most amazing fruition as year 9 student, Daisy was crowned WDO World Champion in the Blackpool Tower with her formation team! Well done Daisy! pic.twitter.com/FjiRx6hC6k— Valley Park School () March 11, 2025

10/03/25

Year 9 student, Amy (second from right), headed to Sheffield this weekend to compete in the British Schools Judo Championship and won a Bronze medal. We are incredibly proud to have a national medallist at our school! Well done Amy! #judo pic.twitter.com/oAs4RaNIMM— Valley Park School () March 10, 2025

10/03/25

The Week ahead: We have two Transition Welcome Evenings on Monday 10 March and Tuesday 11 March from 4.30pm#wearevalleypark#theweekahead pic.twitter.com/myyovA623h— Valley Park School () March 10, 2025

10/03/25

Sixth Form Geographers took part in a mock climate change summit with the University of Gloucester, representing global groups and making environmental pledges. They negotiated to meet goals. Thanks to the University of Gloucester for visiting! pic.twitter.com/RebKBKbx9a— Valley Park School () March 10, 2025

09/03/25

If a student’s attendance at the end of Term 3 was below 90% this means that they have missed at least 9 days or 45 hours of learning across the school year. pic.twitter.com/fYdVQIg0cm— Valley Park School () March 9, 2025

07/03/25

House Points update...#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/S0mEbRSlH6— Valley Park School () March 7, 2025

07/03/25

Year 8 students visited Bletchley Park this week, participated in a code-breaking workshop, and toured the site, visiting huts where secret work was carried out during WW2.#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/BqzUmbBwSL— Valley Park School () March 7, 2025

06/03/25

We have some more Sixth Form Open Morning Tours coming up on Monday March 17 and Wednesday March 19 at 8.45am. Visit our website to book a place: https://t.co/58lYerhh35 pic.twitter.com/Z1i53C0qNd— Valley Park School () March 6, 2025

06/03/25

It's period 1 and Year 13 Engineering are hard at work fabricating sheet metal.#wearevalleypark#engineering pic.twitter.com/26dQRtTDH0— Valley Park School () March 6, 2025

05/03/25

Year 9 students visited Bletchley Park, learning about code-breaking during WWII. They participated in a workshop, watched a film, and toured the site. pic.twitter.com/z0E8ngivMX— Valley Park School () March 5, 2025

05/03/25

A Careers Fair was held today with speakers from various employers, including Apex, Kier, Liberty, and more. Students gained insights into career sectors and engaged with employers to explore future aspirations.#wearevalleypark #careers pic.twitter.com/25sHcllTYi— Valley Park School () March 5, 2025

05/03/25

Ash Wednesday begins Lent and ends at Easter. Christians confess their sins and show devotion to God. Ashes symbolize death and repentance; a priest marks a cross on the forehead, saying, “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” pic.twitter.com/peEemcVhQh— Valley Park School () March 5, 2025

English Literature

Edexcel A Level English Literature 

The new specification for A level approaches the study of literature through the lens of historicism encouraging the independent study of a range of texts within a shared context, and giving logic and meaning to the way that texts are grouped for study. 

TRY REQUIREMENTS

  • English Literature: Grade 6
  • English Language: Grade 6

RECOMMENDED SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

History

Psychology

Performing Arts

Philosophy & Ethics

As English is a facilitating subject it can be used to support a variety of subjects across the curriculum.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Essay-based subject; expect lots of writing!
  • Prepare to read wider than the course prescribed literature.
  • Conduct reading into critical perspectives on Literature. 
  • Expect research and pre-reading tasks ahead of lessons.

UNITS STUDIED

  • Drama: Shakespeare's 'Othello' and the modern tragedy 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
  • Science and Society Prose: 'Frankenstein' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'
  • Poems: Post 2000 Poetry 'Poems of The Decade' and Christina Rossetti's selected poems 

Specification

HOW IT IS ASSESSED

  • Three examinations at the end of Year 13 (80% of final grade)
  • Paper 1: Drama
  • Paper 2: Prose
  • Paper 3: Poetry
  • Students will also complete a Non examined assessment (NEA) (20% of final grade).

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

  • Analyse and evaluate texts. 
  • Apply knowledge to critical interpretations. 
  • Discuss and debate Literature.

PROGRESSION

  • Opens up the world of classic and contemporary literature.
  • Complements future studies in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law faculties at university.

WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?

English Literature will help you develop a number of subject- specific and transferable skills through in-depth, critical and contextual thinking. An A level in English Literature will engender a greater love of reading and equip you with invaluable skills for life. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively, extend your critical thinking by challenging assumptions and develop your analytical, comparative, evaluative and creative skills; all highly valued qualities sought after by employers in multiple career sectors.