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07/02/25

It's NSPCC Number Day today, and it's their 25th anniversary, too! So, what year did they start? 2000? or 2001?#wearevalleypark#numbersday pic.twitter.com/PgJeMz1LSv— Valley Park School () February 7, 2025

07/02/25

House Points update...#wearevalleypark#ambition pic.twitter.com/3POIt4GJRx— Valley Park School () February 7, 2025

05/02/25

It's Year 9 Options Evening tomorrow (Thursday 6 Feb). The schedule for arrival is included in the accompanying picture. #optionsevening pic.twitter.com/rVhqp6VoJs— Valley Park School () February 5, 2025

04/02/25

Tired of dull weekends? Want to try something exciting and meet a whole new group of people? Why not try a taster session at Leeds and Kingswood Explorers? pic.twitter.com/sS0TaJLly7— Valley Park School () February 4, 2025

03/02/25

The week ahead: It's Children’s Mental Health Week. On Tues, Year 9 & 11 have immunisations; Year 7 visits Herstmonceux Observatory. On Wed, there's a trip to the Marlowe Theatre for Dear Evan Hanson. Thurs is Year 9 Options Evening (5.30pm - 8pm) pic.twitter.com/4NYIIvNRSH— Valley Park School () February 3, 2025

03/02/25

Our second hand uniform shop (SHUSH) will be open for business on Year 9 Options Evening, which takes place on Thursday 6 February at 5.30pm to 8pm. pic.twitter.com/f9Y1f1A7MQ— Valley Park School () February 3, 2025

02/02/25

Candlemas is a Christian festival that commemorates a young Jesus being presented at the temple for the first time. It was also the day when the year’s supply of candles was brought to the church to be blessed.#religiousfestivalscalendar pic.twitter.com/bqdfhz5q7k— Valley Park School () February 2, 2025

01/02/25

Imbolc, (immolk), is a pagan celebration symbolizing the transition from winter to spring, marking increased daylight. It honors Brigid, the goddess of inspiration, creativity, healing, and poetry. Historically, it was a time to reaffirm life and prepare for the harvest. pic.twitter.com/BG1gEfnZtF— Valley Park School () February 1, 2025

31/01/25

House Points update...#wearevalleypark#ambition pic.twitter.com/0qseq5RLNA— Valley Park School () January 31, 2025

31/01/25

We need good condition donations for our Second Hand Uniform Shop! For more information, please visit the Uniform page on our website.#wearevalleypark#SHUSH pic.twitter.com/3lZgJryXoE— Valley Park School () January 31, 2025

31/01/25

We have some more Sixth Form Open Morning Tours coming up on Wednesday February 12 and Friday February 14 at 8.45am. Visit our website to book a place: https://t.co/58lYerhh35 pic.twitter.com/I2SAloIU6n— Valley Park School () January 31, 2025

30/01/25

A gentle reminder to those of you who have received an invitation to Year 9 Options Evening, but who have not yet responded. Please could you complete the online form to confirm or decline your attendance? https://t.co/l6uCwAkTKh pic.twitter.com/XMo4RuuuKr— Valley Park School () January 30, 2025

30/01/25

A free Well-Being conference, run by , is taking place at Valley Park School on Thursday 13 February 2025 between 2pm and 6pm. Book your tickets at https://t.co/aynD862pZq pic.twitter.com/UTFe8geS92— Valley Park School () January 30, 2025

29/01/25

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29/01/25

This celebration of the new year on the lunisolar Calendar is one of the most important holidays in many cultures. It is a largely secular holiday but includes cultural rituals that derive from Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, as well as from ancient myths and folk traditions. pic.twitter.com/4uYPjiwOAI— Valley Park School () January 29, 2025

28/01/25

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27/01/25

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26/01/25

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/8RDVQlqCNR— Valley Park School () January 26, 2025

24/01/25

Mrs Austin took her year 12 Performing Arts students on a trip to university and they took part in a workshop leading to a performance of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Students had the best day! https://t.co/wLtGt8JDh6 pic.twitter.com/fPRvBmYhBt— Valley Park School () January 24, 2025

24/01/25

The Immunisation Service will visit the school soon for TdIPV and MenACWY vaccinations for Year 9, with catch-up for Years 10 & 11. Consent or decline by the deadline via https://t.co/547b1JMlbN or call 0300 123 5205 with questions. pic.twitter.com/5xD6amRBBG— Valley Park School () January 24, 2025

20/01/25

Art scholars enjoyed a workshop with a Chinese New Year theme on Friday. These pieces will be displayed at the newly adopted Maidstone East railway station, highlighting our students' talent to the community! pic.twitter.com/rK4qth0aMN— Valley Park School () January 20, 2025

20/01/25

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for the Valley Park Music Showcase, featuring Sixth Form musicians. Year 13 students are performing for their exam "Rehearsal Skills and Live Performance" and would be delighted if you attended to support them. pic.twitter.com/xNGd0cf9aV— Valley Park School () January 20, 2025

20/01/25

Keira & Max placed third among 900 entries in a national STEM competition after winning the regional heat. Their determination and teamwork made them excellent ambassadors for Valley Park School, showcasing ambition, respect, and kindness. https://t.co/4BlVDFIa3T pic.twitter.com/KOce2aXQmc— Valley Park School () January 20, 2025

19/01/25

If a student’s attendance at the end of Term 2 was below 90% this means that they have missed at least 6 days or 30 hours of learning across the school year.#everylessoncounts pic.twitter.com/uCcogI9UyY— Valley Park School () January 19, 2025

16/01/25

Tickets will soon be available for the Valley Park Music Showcase, featuring Sixth Form musicians. Year 13 students are performing for their exam "Rehearsal Skills and Live Performance" and would be delighted if you attended to support them. pic.twitter.com/ABrwAKlC3P— Valley Park School () January 16, 2025

Geography

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography

A Level Geography enables you to engage critically with real world issues and places, apply your own geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to make sense of the world around you. The specification offers an issues-based approach, enabling you to evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 5 in GCSE Geography or Grade 5 in either English Literature or Language and a grade 4 in Mathematics.

RECOMMENDED SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

Business Studies

Government and Politics

Biology

Mathematics 

History

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Prepare to read around the subject in newspapers, books, journals and internet articles - having an interest in current affairs will inform a lot of in-class discussion.
  • You will need to have an enquiring mind - be prepared to debate a range of issues (social, political, economic and environmental) from different perspectives.
  • You will learn about a range of case studies in detail - you will need to be able to apply theory to real-world examples. Fieldwork is a compulsory part of the A Level course and you will be expected to complete your own independent investigation from this. 

UNITS STUDIED

  • Dynamic Landscapes (Tectonics and Coasts)
  • Dynamic Places (Globalisation and Regeneration)
  • Physical Systems (Water Cycle and Carbon Cycle)
  • Human Systems (Superpowers and Health, Human Rights and Intervention)
  • Independent Investigation (NEA)

Specification

HOW IT IS ASSESSED

There are three externally-examined papers at the end of year 13 (80% of your grade). 

  • Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes; Physical Systems and Sustainability (2 hours 15). 
  • Paper 2: Dynamic Places; Human Systems and Geopolitics (2 hours 15). 
  • Paper 3: Synoptic (2 hours 15).
  • Non examined assessment (20% of A Level).

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Examining big issues at a variety of scales and from different perspectives.
  • Collect, understand, interpret and communicate complex data.
  • Subject knowledge relevant to many challenges facing society and the environment today.

PROGRESSION

Geography is a highly respected academic A Level and complements future studies in both arts and science subjects at university. The transferable knowledge and skills developed by studying geography are actively sought out by employers.

WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?

Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future

Michael Palin

 

A Level Geography enables you to engage critically with real world issues and places, apply your own geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to make sense of the world around you. The specification offers an issues-based approach, enabling you to evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues.