PVA Indoor Rowing Competition

25 Nov 2024

Join the indoor rowing Curriculum Plus session on Wednesday in the sports hall and see if you can become top of the leader board

With regards to the current virtual competition we have live, we have seen good interest across schools, As of right now, we have seen the following number of entries and distances amassed across the different year groups:

Total entries: 288

Total distance covered: 207,050 metres

Trust Festive Food Bank Collection 2024

21 Nov 2024

We’re excited to launch the Redhill Academy Trust Festive Food Bank Collection. Park Vale Academy will be collecting for the Bestwood and Bulwell Food Bank. Get your donations in by 13 December #RHFestiveFoodBank

UK BEBRAS Computing Challenge November 2024

15 Nov 2024

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully entered Year 8 students for another year of the UK Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge 2024. This year, all year 8 students (10-12) studying Computer Science and IT courses have been entered. The competition has been live from the 4th of November 2024 and the first round ends on the 15th of November 2024. The results of the first round are available on the week beginning 25th November. The second round (top 10%), called the “UK BEBRAS CODING CHALLENGE” starts on the 14th to the 28th of March.

The Bebras Challenge introduces computational thinking to students worldwide. This exciting challenge takes place in schools, under the supervision of teachers, over two weeks every November. Last year, over 3 million students from more than 80 countries participated!

In the UK, the challenge is open to all young people aged 6 to 19. Each participant has 45 minutes to tackle a series of interactive tasks, designed to encourage logical thinking and problem-solving skills appropriate for their age group. The challenge is conducted online, and tasks are marked automatically by our competition system. The tasks are designed to allow every student the opportunity to showcase their potential, whether they excel in maths or computing, or not.

Every participating student receives a certificate. Certificates are awarded within each age group based on school performance, not national boundaries, in three categories: Distinction (top 25%), Merit (next 25%), and Participation (remaining 50%). Additionally, a “Best in School” certificate is awarded in each age group category. Certificates can be printed at school or home or distributed electronically.

The UK Bebras Challenge is organised by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford.

Tech We Can Virtual Live Workshops at PVA

15 Nov 2024

Park Vale is actively working with a charity called Tech We Can. Together we are educating, equipping and inspiring young people, especially girls, to study technology subjects and choose a career in technology. Tech We Can – aim to inspire young adults – especially girls and women – to consider a future career in technology, by connecting them to relatable role models who have recently started their careers.

The first live workshop was delivered to two groups of Year 9 girls on 14th November 2024 who were looking at technology required for living in space. Several more workshops will take place across November and December.

More information can be found at https://techshecan.org/tech-we-can and also videos of live lessons.

Y7 Literacy Parents Evening Class – Thursday 14th November

12 Nov 2024

Please join us for our Key Stage 3 literacy information evening on Thursday 14^th November at 6pm-7pm. Refreshments will be available from 5.45 pm. Whilst the session is aimed at parents, you are welcome to bring your child along with you.  The session will cover:

• The importance of reading
• How we develop students’ reading skills in lessons
• Opportunities for students to get involved in reading related activities outside of their normal lessons
• Reading support for students with developing reading skills
• How you can support your child’s reading at home.

This session is particularly beneficial for year 7 parents or for any parents who children receive additional support for reading.

Please use the link below or scan the QR code with your phone’s camera to reply online. 

We look forward to seeing you.

Mrs Harvey-Taylor

Please use the link below or scan the QR code with your phone’s camera to reply online. 

We look forward to seeing you!

House Points Academic Half Term 1 2024

4 Nov 2024

PVA Curriculum Plus- Co-Curricular November – December 2024

3 Nov 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

A REMINDER: INSET DAY Monday 2nd December 2024

1 Nov 2024