Year: 2024
Park Life – Latest Issue December 2024 ***Available Now***
19 Dec 2024
PVA Curriculum Plus- Co-Curricular January – February 2025
18 Dec 2024
Co-curriculum refers to the activities and learning experiences that take place in school alongside the academic curriculum. Academic attainment is a key element of school life and it is complemented by a broad and enriching co-curriculum to provide a rounded education. Park Vale students should aim to participate in at least two clubs a week.
See our timetable for clubs and activities on offer in our Curriculum Plus booklet
Y11 Revision Sessions – January 2025
18 Dec 2024
Curriculum Plus PE activities from January 2025
16 Dec 2024
Handball Academy Starts January 2025
16 Dec 2024
Last Day of Term Friday 20th December. Reopens Monday 6th January 2025
12 Dec 2024
Last Day of Term
The school will close for the Christmas holiday at lunchtime (12.25 pm) on the final day: Friday 20th December. School re-opens Monday 6th January 2025.
We will have our traditional lunchtime finish on that day so students will therefore be dismissed at 12.25 pm. Any child eligible for free school meals will be able to pick up a grab-bag as they leave if you request this through the main school office by Monday 16th.
We wish you all a very merry Christmas
Y11 PARENTS’ EVENING BOOKING SYSTEM NOW OPEN: Year 11 Parents’ Evening Wednesday 8th January 2025 [4pm – 7pm]
9 Dec 2024
Use the link to access the online parent evening booking system.
Please use the link below to book your appointments
https://parkvaleacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/
Click here for a parents evening guide to using the system
Questions you may wish to ask at parents’ evenings
Jot down a list of questions and/or observations (not too many, though) on each subject in advance so you’re your appointments are focused and make the most of the limited time.
Some useful questions might be:
- Is my child’s progress in line with the teacher’s expectations?
- Has he or she done anything particularly well, or badly?
- What can he or she do to improve?
- Are they attending the extra revision sessions after school?
- How can I help as a parent?
- How can you help as his or her teacher?
- How much time should my child’s homework for this subject take?
- How much time should my child be reading for?
- What do his or her grades tell us about possible performance in important future exams?
- Does he or she contribute in lessons?
- How does my child get along with the other pupils in the class and the teachers?
Make a note on the night of the teachers’ answers – after a couple of hours whisking from one subject to another, it can be easy to forget or muddle the comments.
…And more questions
Most teachers have a wealth of knowledge and experience, so ask for their guidance and suggestions on how you can help your child to do their best in the subject. If a teacher says something you don’t understand, ask for clarification. Parents are not expected to know all about a subject or a method of teaching.
Constructive criticism
Good teaching means identifying areas for improvement, so don’t be offended if you hear criticism of your child. This should always be constructive and designed to help them to achieve their potential in the subject. If your child is with you, try not to sound disappointed or negative – or tell your child off! Take the advice of the teacher as a positive step towards better marks in the future. Remember that it’s rarely helpful to compare your child’s performance to other members of the class, set or year group – what’s important is that they are achieving in line with their own capabilities, not those of others.
Christmas Dinner Weds 18th December
6 Dec 2024
Our spectacular Christmas dinner for staff and students will take place on Wednesday 18th December 2024.
Christmas Concert December 2024
6 Dec 2024
PwC Office Visit Tuesday 26th November 2024
6 Dec 2024
Year 10 students who study Business and Enterprise spent a wonderful day at PwC Derby offices. The day aimed to give the students an introduction to the world of professional work, and PwC as a firm. They were greeted by volunteers from across the business who facilitated their day, and lead them on a tour of the office.
Throughout the visit, students took part in engaging activities to help them understand the kind of work professionals at PwC might undertake. They gained experience in consultancy, financial literacy and recruitment – all set within an engaging, fun and relevant context. The sessions focused on developing the skills of “Listening”, “Teamwork” and “Problem Solving” whilst incorporating many other employability skills.
After a break for lunch students heard about recruitment opportunities and routes into the firm. They heard from a variety of staff about the realities of professional work, and the different routes they have taken during their careers.
