The Geography department has 6 well-qualified specialist Geography teachers who teach Geography almost exclusively at Key stage 3, 4 and 5.
The Geography Staff are:
Mrs F. Patel - Acting Head of Humanities
Miss J. Leeks - CTL of Geography
Miss L. Bull - Teacher of Geography
Mrs V. Edworthy - Teacher of Geography/Learn to Learn/Achievement Team Leader - Year 7
Mr S. Mishkin - Teacher of History/Geography/RE/Learn to Learn
Miss H. Phillips - Teacher of Geography
Mr C. Robertson - Teacher of Geography
Geography is taught in designated rooms in the department which are all equipped with interactive whiteboards and VCR/DVD players. The department is well resourced with a range of textbooks, video’s, whiteboard software and visual resources.
Students study a range of topics at a variety of scales to broaden their knowledge and understanding of different places and issues in the world. They learn a range of skills which are beneficial to the work place.
Aims and Ethos
‘We as a department believe in working as a team to provide the opportunities and curriculum which allow all students to make Geographical and Academic progress.’
‘We believe in celebrating the achievements of all students at all levels and developing a culture for SUCCESS.’
We are committed to developing and redesigning the Geography curriculum, organizing fieldwork and field trips and teaching through a variety of activities and resources to interest and motivate students.
Our aim is that students will:
* Use geographical vocabulary in their geography work
* Understand the difference between a number of scales
* Learn about the human and physical features of places at a range of scales and how they interact to produce an effect
* Develop empathy, an appreciation of other people"s opinions, and understand bias
* Learn how geography links with other subjects and its importance in the world we live in today, jobs and the future
* Take responsibility for their own development through enquiry, independent study, initiative and maximising their potential
* Gain skills in analysing and reasoning so they can produce a logical argument with an informed conclusion
Latest News
In September 2010 Year 11 went to the London Southbank in order to investigate the impact of tourism and services in the area. They developed their questioning skills and carried out a variety of fieldwork methods to collect data for their controlled assessment. Students enjoyed the trip, walking along the South Bank and watching the variety of street performances.
In July 2010, Year 10 visited the New Forest. After a long coach journey we made it to the town of Lyndhurst where students examined the impacts of tourism on the area and how conflicts with local people could be managed. Students found out why people visit the New Forest and the history behind the town. They also collected a range of data, met the New Forest ponies and learnt how tourists cause footpath erosion and the effect this has had upon the environment.
Outside the classroom
Year 10 – New Forest – Summer 2011.
Year 12 – Norfolk – March 2011.
Support for your learning
Below are listed just a few useful websites to both help students enhance their learning in Geography and to inform parents/carer’s of the national programme of study for Geography:
Keep checking back for updates to the list.