Ben Davis Author Visit 7th March 2025
Ben Davis is visiting Park Vale Academy, as part of the World Book Day celebrations, to deliver creative writing workshops to year 7 and year 8 students during their library lessons About the author Ben Davis is an award-winning author of children’s books. His most recent title, the Soup Movement, was nominated for the prestigious Carnegie […]
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National Careers Week 2025 – 3rd – 8th March
Visit the Virtual National Careers week https://nationalcareersweek.com/ncw2025-vcf-info/ About National Careers Week National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance across the UK. Our aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about their […]
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Y9 Options Evening- 19th March 2025
Options Evening – 19th March 2025 6.00 -7.30 pm Parents and Y9 students should attend the Options Evening to find out more about the wide range of subjects offered and the process itself. The evening will start with a short presentation about the guided pathway process and some top tips about option choices. Option Booklets […]
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Y9 PARENTS EVENING BOOKING SYSTEM: Parents Evening Wednesday 12th March 2025 4pm – 7pm
use the link to access the on line booking system for your child's teachers
https://parkvaleacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/
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PVA Curriculum Plus- Co-Curricular February – April 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 […]
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Motivational Speaker 25th February 2025
David Hyner David will be at Park Vale Academy on Tuesday 25th February to present to all Year 10 and Year 11 students to empower them with resilience and inspiration. David is a unique motivational speaker and facilitator on goal-setting and purpose. He brings a sense of humour and authenticity to a subject he has […]
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BAE Systems STEM Roadshow, in Partnership with RAF & the Royal Navy – 14th February 25
The Roadshow visited Park Vale Academy to give Year 7 and Year 8 students an insight into the world of science, technology, engineering, and maths [STEM], exploring the science behind AI. The students were in awe of the robotic dog! The content covered AI (all with a focus on the need for human skills):
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KS3 Poetry by Heart – Trust Competition
Individual Academy Competition
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PE Uniform Change 1st June 2025
Following a review of our PE uniform, we have decided to change the style of our PE t-shirt and long sleeved top with effect from 1st June 2025. The new items will be available from both of our suppliers, Just Schoolwear and Schoolwear Solutions and will be slightly cheaper than the existing PE tops. The old […]
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PVA in Paris February 2025
In the early hours of Wednesday 5th February 2025 , a large group of PVA students departed for Paris. The trip is part of the academy’s ambition to offer all learners a wide range of opportunities whilst at the Academy. On the morning of the first full day in Paris students went on a boat […]
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