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Y11 MOCKS START MONDAY 16th NOVEMBER

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Quantum Theatre at PVA Monday 16th November 2026

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It’s a cold, bleak, biting Christmas Eve and old miser Scrooge is not full of the Christmas spirit.  In fact he hates Christmas…(“humbug!” he calls…

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There are global issues with Microsoft therefore the school email system is currently inaccessible. If you need to contact the school please call reception on 0115 8221244.

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There are global issues with Microsoft therefore the school email system is currently inaccessible. If you need to contact the school please call reception on…

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Year 11 Mock Exams Commence 16th November 2026

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Year 11 Mocks begin Monday 2nd March. Please be aware that students will be leaving the school site after their afternoon exams finish

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Y11 University Workshop with Cambridge University – Peterhouse 12th November 2026

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https://www.pet.cam.ac.uk/access-and-outreach-programmes Peterhouse Outreach is committed to providing young people with the information and support necessary to make competitive applications to university. In particular, they seek…

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Curriculum Plus – Get Involved with New Exciting Activities

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Best Results Ever – A Huge Congratulations to our Class of 2026

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A massive well done to all of our Year 11 students at Park Vale for securing the best ever performance at Key Stage 4 by…

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PARENTS’ EVENINGS – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

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Year 7 – 5th May 2027 Year 8 – 7th July 2027 Year 9 – 3rd March 2027 plus Option Evening 17th March 2027 Year…

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SEND Surgery for Parents – (Fortnightly) Wednesday Online

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We are launching a weekly Wednesday surgery for parents of children with SEND to speak with a member of the Learning Support Team via video…

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Y10 – Capital One Pathways Programme Visit 25th November 2026

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As part of the exciting Capital One Pathways Programme, a group of Year 10 students will soon have the opportunity to visit the Capital One…

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Remembrance Day

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Park Vale students joined others from around the world to take part in the remembrance 2 minute silence .

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KPMG Opening Doors to Opportunities Y9 Visit 27th November 2026

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The Opening Doors to Opportunities programme is designed to give students the insight, skills and confidence to thrive in the world of work.  PVA Year…

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Year 8 – UK BEBRAS Computing Challenge November 2026

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We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully entered Year 8 students for another year of the UK Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge 2026. This…

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Diwali special menu | 10th November

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Indoor Rowing Club Every Thursday – Get Involved!

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As part of our Curriculum Plus programme we are delighted to offer all our students the opportunity to get involved. Indoor rowing is fun and…

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Free Apprenticeship Webinars for Students, Parents & Carers – 4th November BBC & 12th November Met Office

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Discover apprenticeships at the BBC BBC apprenticeship vacancies open on the 3rd November. Join this live webinar to hear directly from the BBC about what…

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Y11 Walking Talking Mocks- w/c 9th November 2026

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English/Maths/Science What is a Walking Talking Mock? A Walking Talking Mock is a  fully guided, interactive exam experience to take the guesswork out of exam papers. It…

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Year 8 Tutor Review Week – w/c 23rd November 2026 – School closes 2.10 pm.

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A reminder that PVA has Year 8 Tutor Reviews will take place week commencing Monday 23rd November 2026. There will be an early finish for…

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Y8 Capital One Visit – 4th November 2026 – Supporting Communities to Prosper and Succeed

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A group of Year 8 students will visit Capital One in Nottingham on 4th November 2026. Capital One Pathways Programme. This FREE program provides students…

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