+
Twitter Wall

Twitter Wall

Close

30/04/25

Tomorrow's exams...#examupdate#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/QPKzpFizaQ— Valley Park School () April 30, 2025

30/04/25

The Royal Marines Band Service visited Valley Park, giving a careers talk and conducting workshops on orchestral quintets and rudimental drumming. Bugler Budden and Marine Reiss travelled from CTCRM Lympstone for the event. pic.twitter.com/DCYAHeCbVn— Valley Park School () April 30, 2025

29/04/25

The news is out! We're already preparing for our next production. Over 100 students from year 7-13 turned up for the dance auditions for '13 The Musical'. #wearevalleyparkproductions #13 pic.twitter.com/ae758BeTal— Valley Park School () April 29, 2025

29/04/25

The start of the Summer term has seen The Meadow open to students for the first time this year. It is so satisfying to see the students sitting together and enjoying the sun and shared community spaces at our school. True spirit! pic.twitter.com/jr2BNJRsTg— Valley Park School () April 29, 2025

28/04/25

Our music department presented a spectacular evening of music at the VIAT Spring Concert, attracting over 600 spectators. The 130-piece choir electrified the audience with their performances of ‘Shine’ and ‘Don’t Tread on Me’. pic.twitter.com/07f7l8C3h1— Valley Park School () April 28, 2025

28/04/25

Alumni Grace Scrivens currently batting for Essex... https://t.co/CaCtU25nDw— Valley Park School () April 28, 2025

28/04/25

The real house points update... pic.twitter.com/qyeqguZsBx— Valley Park School () April 28, 2025

27/04/25

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/UxFxW1M2bK— Valley Park School () April 27, 2025

25/04/25

House Points update... pic.twitter.com/P7TBcy2ccp— Valley Park School () April 25, 2025

22/04/25

We are working towards the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA), which celebrates schools that work closely with families to support student success. We are proud to be on this journey and will keep you updated. pic.twitter.com/47mWvvAtQm— Valley Park School () April 22, 2025

20/04/25

Ridvan marks Baha’u’llah’s declaration as a Manifestation of God during His stay in the garden of Ridvan near Baghdad in 1863. This 12-day festival is when Baha’is elect their governing bodies. It begins today and concludes on Friday, 2 May. pic.twitter.com/WABkUPsMhk— Valley Park School () April 20, 2025

20/04/25

Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus' resurrection, as described in the New Testament. It marks the end of Jesus' Passion and follows Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. pic.twitter.com/iZuobdNcM5— Valley Park School () April 20, 2025

13/04/25

Palm Sunday, celebrated the Sunday before Easter, is significant in Christianity, marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. During this event, palm crosses are distributed worldwide, symbolising the palm branches laid in his honour. pic.twitter.com/1al6ewIB7L— Valley Park School () April 13, 2025

12/04/25

Passover, or Pesach, is a key Jewish festival celebrating the Israelites' liberation from Egyptian slavery, as depicted in Exodus. It commemorates their journey to the Promised Land led by Moses, emphasizing themes of redemption, faith, and resilience. pic.twitter.com/FwPKU2NmEi— Valley Park School () April 12, 2025

09/04/25

Have you signed up to perform at our brand new musical event, The Voice VP? If not, it's not too late. Just head on over to our website and look under news and events.#wearevalleypark#thevoicevp pic.twitter.com/ACKC6nPiZU— Valley Park School () April 9, 2025

06/04/25

“Among pupils with no missed sessions over KS4, 83.7% achieved grades 9 to 4 in English and Maths compared to 35.6% of pupils who were persistently absent. (Attendance below 90%)” The Department for Education#everylessoncounts#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/D9udVjPVGe— Valley Park School () April 6, 2025

04/04/25

We're launching our new Performing Arts Triple Award on Mon, 28 Apr 2025 at 6pm. Tickets are available now from our website. https://t.co/TSOICg1ohX pic.twitter.com/Ds8Q3ha3oL— Valley Park School () April 4, 2025

04/04/25

The first edition of our new community newsletter, We Are Kind, is out. Read it here: https://t.co/wVgEZdaUpM or visit our website and look under news and events. In this issue: safeguarding, student & parent support offered, & the dangers of vaping.#wearevalleypark#wearekind pic.twitter.com/uC88R1m8vi— Valley Park School () April 4, 2025

04/04/25

Friday is house points update day!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/z40o4PM6mW— Valley Park School () April 4, 2025

03/04/25

Black History Month competition winners visited Historic Dockyard Chatham, explored the remains of the ship that African abolitionist Olaudah Equiano once worked on before securing his freedom from slavery, and learnt about engineering challenges on HM Ocelot. pic.twitter.com/zOsixNQJ6H— Valley Park School () April 3, 2025

01/04/25

The last week of term 3 includes a Geography Fieldwork Trip to Juniper Hall in Box Hill, Surrey for Year 12. There’s a DofE Training day for years 9 & 10 on Wednesday, and on Thursday there’s a Year 8 Parents’ Evening.#wearevalleypark#theweekahead pic.twitter.com/clXOlmMRhx— Valley Park School () April 1, 2025

31/03/25

Eid Mubarak, marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated with family and friends through meals, gifts, and special prayers. The celebration embodies values of charity, gratitude, and community. pic.twitter.com/5N4TdmqL82— Valley Park School () March 31, 2025

30/03/25

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/Lhl4NXiK7y— Valley Park School () March 30, 2025

27/03/25

Year 13 student, Eti, will be LIVE on the internet radio TODAY (27 March) at 2:30pm! Eti will be singing and interviewed by the station, promoting our production of Sister Act. Tune in: https://t.co/sGRmUY08nb #internetradio pic.twitter.com/Ul1WMWvhgP— Valley Park School () March 27, 2025

26/03/25

Students participated in filming for the Trust’s Reading video, showcasing their speaking and leadership skills. The filming crew praised their ambition, eloquence, and shared purpose, highlighting the school’s values. pic.twitter.com/X4pet0irnT— Valley Park School () March 26, 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.