Month: March 2022
Nottingham Contemporary
28 Mar 2022
20 pupils aged 14 – 17 years, from Nottingham City Schools [including Park Vale Academy] took part in a unique week of work experience, Monday 8 – Friday 12 July 2019. Hosted by Nottingham Contemporary and delivered in partnership with Nottingham City Museums and Galleries, New Art Exchange and Backlit Gallery. They took part in experiences with artists, programmers, curators and technicians across venues and gained an insight into the variety of careers within the arts.
https://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/exchange/work-experience/
World Poetry Day – 21st March 2022
27 Mar 2022
World Poetry Day is an International Day of Observance that falls on March 21st each year. UNESCO international days are celebrations of different, and important, aspects of life, history and calls to action on many issues. They are for everyone around the globe; an opportunity to link in with others to celebrate a common theme for the benefit of humanity.
World Poetry Day celebrates “one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity.” UNESCO explains that World Poetry Day is the occasion to honour poets, revive oral traditions of poetry recitals, promote the reading, writing and teaching of poetry, foster the convergence between poetry and other arts such as theatre, dance, music and painting, and raise the visibility of poetry in the media.”
Once you have read/listened to the poem, what are your initial thoughts ? e.g.
- What is the poem about?
- What might the poet have been feeling?
- Why did the poet write this poem?
- What did it make you feel?
- Did you like it?
- What did you like about it?
Y7 & Y8 BAE STEM ROADSHOW – Tuesday 29th March
25 Mar 2022
The 2022 schools STEM roadshow is a 50 minute interactive presentation that explores the subject of magnetism. Aligned to the school curriculum, by using examples three education partner organisations and surprising applications in everyday objects, students will be fascinated by just how commonplace magnets and electromagnets are. There will be magic magnetic moments, where they will demonstrate magic tricks that all use magnets. There will be test of strength and one of our actors will even be suspended in the air to demonstrate how strong electromagnets can be. Packed with fun and factual references, students and teachers are guaranteed to learn something new about the wonderful World of Magnets.
Ex Year 11 [Class of 2021] Presentation Evening- What a night it was!
24 Mar 2022
Park Vale Academy hosted its annual Year 11 Presentation Evening on Monday 21st March and what a night it was! Staff, parents and students gathered to celebrate the achievements and successes of our Class of 2021 in style.
As well as each student receiving their actual GCSE Certificates, there were awards for the top performer in each subject as well as special awards in key areas.
The final two prestige awards went to two amazing and dedicated students. The award for Best Academic Achievement went to Quinn Cooke and the award for Best Overall GCSE Performance went to Joana Da Costa Cambala. The evening was a reflection of just how much pride there is in both the academy and their students. Guests were treated to not one, but two special performances: Ruby Walker, who sang a solo of “Hallelujah” and two Year 9 students (Connie Scoble and Brooklyn Armitage) who performed an inspiring dance piece. The audience responded with thunderous applause.
Reading for Pleasure!
24 Mar 2022
Our stairs now resemble a pile of books as you climb the various books and authors to our library.
Year 11 Tutor Review Week – school closes at 2.05pm on Wednesday 30th March 2022
24 Mar 2022
Year 11 Tutor Review Meetings – Wednesday 30th March 2022
These meetings add to our partnership work with parents in helping to secure outstanding results for students. During the review week all parents and students should attend a 20 minute face to face meeting to discuss progress across subjects.
Keeping Well This Spring
24 Mar 2022
Breakfast Club
17 Mar 2022
Y8 Options Evening- 30th March 2022
13 Mar 2022
Option Evening – 30th March 2022 6.00 -7.30pm
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPTIONS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE HERE
Parents and Y8 students should attend the Option Evening to find out more about the wide range of subjects offered and the process itself. The evening will start with a short presentation about the guided pathway process and some top tips about option choices.
RE: Important Year 8 Parents Evening & Guided Options Evening Information 2022
I am pleased to inform you that the Year 8 guided option pathways process is now underway. This is an opportunity for your child to make exciting and important curriculum choices for their studies in years 9, 10 and 11. This letter is intended to outline some key information, links and dates during this period. Information is also available on our website at https://parkvaleacademy.org.uk/students/guided-option-pathways/
Option Booklets
Options booklets with the choices available to your child and key subject information will be given to all Y8 students and can also be found on at https://parkvaleacademy.org.uk/students/guided-option-pathways/
Subject Information
During February & March, subject areas will provide students with subject specific information about the courses they offer. Informative subject videos can also be found on the website. A range of taster sessions will be offered to students to allow them to experience a subject and find out more about what some subjects have to offer.
BAE STEM Roadshow – 29th March 2022
Year 8 students will attend a presentation with BAE Systems, The Royal Air Force, and The Royal Navy This engaging theatre roadshow will celebrate the importance of STEM and includes a 50-minute performance to inspire and engage students and promote Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths.
Year 8 Parents Evening 24th March 4.00 – 7.00pm
During the allotted time you get to glean information about your child’s progress in each of their current subjects. Ask whether tasks are being completed, comments are being acted on and progress being made. What are the most recent marks or grades and how do they compare with those in the past? Is this a subject that may be possible as an option choice? Please use the online system to book your appointments. https://parkvaleacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/
Option Forms
The actual forms outlining your child’s option choices will be distributed with the option booklets to each student in advance of the Option Evening. The final date for the submission of options forms will be Friday 1st April and final options will be confirmed in June/July 2022.
Unifrog – Careers Advice
All students should have received an email from Unifrog. This platform provides information to help students make their option choices. It has a range of information about career pathways and qualifications required. It also provides access to MOOCS, described as free, easily accessible, completely online courses that students may wish to take in their own time.
A drop in session is also available in S1 after school on Wednesday with the academy’s experienced career advisor. Mr McArdle will also be present at the Options Evening on 30th March to offer career advice any support you may require.
I hope you find this information useful. May I also take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your much valued support and engagement with this important stage in your child’s education. Should you have any further questions regarding this process, please do not hesitate the academy.
