Year: 2024
Spark a love of STEM! The Big Bang Fair 20th June 2024 – Year 8
1 Mar 2024
https://www.thebigbang.org.uk/the-big-bang-fair/
Year 8 students will be attending the UK’s biggest STEM celebration for young people. The Big Bang Fair returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 19 to 21 June to inspire and excite young people with careers in science, engineering, and technology. Discover hands-on activities, careers panels, and incredible shows that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Shadow Trip Leeds 4th March 2024
1 Mar 2024
A group of students is going to see the Phoenix Dance Company perform ‘Shadows’ by Christopher Bruce CBE at the Phoenix Dance Theatre in Leeds on Monday 4th March 2024.
This is an excellent opportunity to see one of the UK’s leading dance companies perform live. The small audience performance is just for GCSE Dance students and the workshops that follow are led by the cast. As this piece is a dance we study for the written paper, it will be an amazing chance for students to develop a deeper understanding of the politically inspired choreography. It is an opportunity not to be missed!
The Curious Cafe Visit – 6th March 2024
1 Mar 2024
As part of our SEND enrichment programme a small group of students to visit The Curious Café in Bulwell on Wednesday 6th March 2024.
After their lunch, the students will return to school by bus.
Ex-Year 11 Presentation Evening Invite for Thursday 21st March 2024
1 Mar 2024
Students and their families are invited to attend our presentation evening for last year’s Year 11 students.
This will be held on Thursday 21st March 2024 starting at 6.00 pm prompt. Refreshments will be served after the event to allow time for staff and ex-students to socialise.
All students will formally receive a pack containing their examination certificates. A range of special awards will also be presented to some students.
This is always a very pleasant event where we can celebrate the success of the students and we very much hope that you will be able to join us.
Duke of Edinburgh Awards – Well done!
29 Feb 2024
On Wednesday evening 8th February 2024, The school had the honour of awarding 25 PVA students on completing their Bronze Award. This cohort had participated in over 1000 hours of community work, learning new skills and keeping physically active. They also managed to independently walk for 13 hours through the local open countryside and camp out under the stars at Cotgrave Scout Camp. This was a very tough expedition due to the heat participants experienced in July. Well done everyone!
Y8 Visit to Black Country Living Museum – 6th March 2024
29 Feb 2024
Ben Davis Author Visit 8th March 2024
28 Feb 2024
Ben Davis is an author currently living and working in Staffordshire with his wife, son, and wimpy dog. Ben Davis writes funny books for older children and teenagers including the Joe Cowley series, My Embarrassing Dad’s Gone Viral and Make Me Awesome. When he’s not writing, he regularly visits schools and leads creative writing workshops
PVA Curriculum Plus- Co-Curricular Offer from February – March 2024 ***New Clubs Added *****
28 Feb 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
Year 11 Easter School 2nd & 3rd April
26 Feb 2024
Easter Revision Classes – Tuesday 2nd April and Wednesday 3rd April
We will be running Easter revision classes on the above dates to provide guidance and support for students sitting exams in the summer term. Students who attended similar sessions last year found them extremely beneficial and felt that in many cases they were a contributing factor to examination success.
Students have the opportunity to choose which sessions they would like to attend based on their individual needs. All sessions will be based in department classrooms and will take place as per the timetable on the reverse side of this letter. Students should bring a packed lunch with them for the day. Please note that it isn’t compulsory to attend both days, or indeed all 3 sessions in a day, and students do not have to wear school uniform.
Join in World Book Day – Thursday 7th March 2024
26 Feb 2024
This annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading is one of the highlights of our year
