Welcome to Geography

Geography is the academic study of the relationship between humans and our amazing planet. It has a huge breadth of subject matter with few boundaries. It is this breadth and the relevance of the subject that makes it so important and interesting to teach and for pupils to learn.

It prepares people for the world after 16, both as members of society and in whatever career path they choose to follow. It teaches many life skills as well as specific information. It trains individuals to think and to question what is happening to them, their town, their country and their planet. It introduces them to the role of governments and individuals as decision makers and catalysts for positive change.

Aims

Within a Christian setting we aim …

• To stimulate pupils’ interest in the variety of physical and human conditions on the earth’s surface
• To foster a sense of wonder at the beauty of the world around them at all scales.
• To help pupils develop an informed concern about the quality of life faced by people on our planet.
• To help pupils develop an informed concern for the quality of the environment
• To enhance pupils’ sense of responsibility for the care of the earth and its people
• To help pupils’ develop informed opinion on how change can be managed and the role of individuals and groups in encouraging change.
• For pupils to attain their target grades in end of KS assessments

The Department comprises of:

Mrs Hall (Assistant Headteacher, Divisional Leader and HOD)

Mr Hulme (Assistant Headteacher)

Mr Gill

Miss McIintosh

Mr Lyons

The Department has a clear teaching base with three dedicated classrooms. Each room is equipped with an interactive whiteboard and Boardworks software to accompany them. The Department shares one of our new buildings with associated curriculum areas, Re and History.