PVA Curriculum Plus- Co-Curricular April – May 2025

25 Apr 2025

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

Y7 PARENTS EVENING BOOKING SYSTEM: Parents Evening Wednesday 7th May 2025 4pm – 7pm

25 Apr 2025

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.

Outward Bound Easter 2025

7 Apr 2025

Two adventurous students have joined the Outward Bound Easter event organised by the Rotary Club

Two Park Vale Academy students have joined students from Oakwood Academy and a group of students visiting from Holland for a week long adventure in Aberdovey in Wales.

Students will participate in a variety of challenges across the week. Outward Bound activities involve a variety of outdoor adventures, including backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, sailing, and kayaking, all designed to foster personal growth and challenge participants in nature. 

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4 Apr 2025

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