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11/11/24

Valley Park remembers, lest we forget.#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/mSNEqu0n9O— Valley Park School () November 11, 2024

10/11/24

Don't forget to register your attendance for our Sixth Form Open Evening, which is on Thursday 14 November from 5pm. There are two speeches by the headteacher and his sixth form colleagues at 5.15pm and 6.15pm. https://t.co/hold7UCBA2 pic.twitter.com/dUIBkP6XtZ— Valley Park School () November 10, 2024

10/11/24

If a student’s attendance in Term 1 was below 90%, this means that they missed at least 3 days or 15 hours of learning across the school year. pic.twitter.com/KF0LtUP9cE— Valley Park School () November 10, 2024

08/11/24

On Tuesday, Sixth Form IT students attended a masterclass led by Canterbury Christchurch University lecturers. They discussed AI's societal impact, recent advancements, ethics & future possibilities, including the potential for AI to surpass human intelligence pic.twitter.com/08yMGA4D49— Valley Park School () November 8, 2024

07/11/24

Don't forget our Sixth Form Open Evening is on Thursday 14 November from 5pm. There are two speeches by the headteacher and his sixth form colleagues at 5.15pm and 6.15pm. Register your attendance on our website. https://t.co/hold7UC3Ku pic.twitter.com/yX7MnhElya— Valley Park School () November 7, 2024

04/11/24

We hosted the Dementia Action Alliance award event at Valley Park on Monday 21 October. What a wonderful day working with our community to raise awareness of Dementia!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/Ftpxuw4B4q— Valley Park School () November 4, 2024

04/11/24

Our Sixth Form Open Evening is on Thursday 14 November 2024 from 5pm - 7.30pm. If you would like to attend, please register on our website: https://t.co/hold7UC3Ku pic.twitter.com/z7KyMHta9D— Valley Park School () November 4, 2024

17/10/24

Performing Arts Students went to the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury to watch &Juliet, which was absolutely brilliant. The students were so excited by the music, the story and just the sheer joy of the production. #&Juliet pic.twitter.com/t9Cg1IYeDb— Valley Park School () October 17, 2024

13/10/24

In 2019, secondary school pupils who didn’t achieve grade 9 to 4 in English and Maths missed 10 or more days on average during key stage 4 than those who achieved grade 9 to 5 in both English and Maths. pic.twitter.com/gJ78WA9z3c— Valley Park School () October 13, 2024

10/10/24

We look forward to welcoming Year 5 and 6 Students, together with their families, to visit our amazing school today. pic.twitter.com/10oSEnPmvd— Valley Park School () October 10, 2024

09/10/24

Remember, students finish school at 1.20pm on Thursday 10th October pic.twitter.com/X1zv2mcIQ6— Valley Park School () October 9, 2024

07/10/24

Have you booked your place at our Year 5 and Year 6 Open Evening? Book here: https://t.co/hjtqJfXztJ— Valley Park School () October 7, 2024

07/10/24

After a thorough selection process, we're pleased to announce our Student Executive Team for 2024/25: Head Students (L-R) Tom, Maisy, Oliver & Finley. Congratulations to them and all applicants for their hard work and dedication. . pic.twitter.com/tHoZKRmgND— Valley Park School () October 7, 2024

06/10/24

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/Z5lqcknAy3— Valley Park School () October 6, 2024

04/10/24

Valley Park Cascade Dance Company 2024 has been launched! Students from Year 7s to 11 are participating in weekly specialist dance training…watch out for upcoming performances and showcases! pic.twitter.com/MUfxXZPKgF— Valley Park School () October 4, 2024

03/10/24

We have the following vacancies on our website:Teacher of EnglishHead of PEHead of MFL To apply, please go to https://t.co/TzTpHcFgLy pic.twitter.com/Zfj1A3yIi8— Valley Park School () October 3, 2024

03/10/24

3. 2. 1... Action! Both Sister Act and Shakespeare Society had their first rehearsals this week. We are so excited to be starting these projects. Great to see lots of new faces. The Marlowe building was buzzing! pic.twitter.com/6AwGm2SUKy— Valley Park School () October 3, 2024

03/10/24

1 week to go - don't miss your opportunity to listen to our Headteacher talk and view our amazing school. Book now: https://t.co/hjtqJfXztJ— Valley Park School () October 3, 2024

01/10/24

Calling all Year 5 and Year 6 Students - don't miss our Open Evening on Thursday, 10 October. Advance booking required: https://t.co/hjtqJfXztJ— Valley Park School () October 1, 2024

29/09/24

After 4 weeks of school, 90% attendance means 2 days of learning missed/10 hours of lesson time lost. pic.twitter.com/77O3CloIXt— Valley Park School () September 29, 2024

26/09/24

Year 6 Ceramics Workshop Highlights Our School Values - Read more: https://t.co/ZJuRElPM4M #ambitionrespectkindness— Valley Park School () September 26, 2024

26/09/24

2 weeks to go - don't miss your opportunity to view our amazing school. Book now.... https://t.co/hjtqJfXztJ — Valley Park School () September 26, 2024

25/09/24

Alison Carter from Kent Dementia Action Alliance came to Valley Park and spoke to our Year 8 students during their assembly. She made them aware of the effects of Dementia to coincide with World Alzheimer's Month. pic.twitter.com/EdjbjOhjEi— Valley Park School () September 25, 2024

21/09/24

We are very proud of our school, but don't take our word for it - come and see for yourself... Listen to our Headteacher's talk and view our fantastic facilities. Advance booking required here.... https://t.co/hjtqJfXztJ — Valley Park School () September 21, 2024

19/09/24

! Such a pleasure taking our year sevens on our first ever ARK Trip! We're so proud of you for pushing yourselves out of your comfort zones! pic.twitter.com/Vjhuvv1dOo— Valley Park School () September 19, 2024

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.