Latest News from Park Vale Academy

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 […]

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):

KS3 Poetry by Heart – Trust Competition

Individual Academy Competition

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 […]

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 […]

Impact of Missing School

Y10 Mock Interview Day – Thursday 13th Feb 2025

Introduction Student Booklet Student Presentation Interviews are something that everyone finds challenging, whether you are going for your first interview, or whether you have taken part in lots of interviews before. It is so important that you have the opportunity to practise for your first interview, so that you feel more confident and prepared to […]

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 Assembly

PVA students support HMD 2025 and recognise that there are many things we can all do to create a better future. We can speak up against Holocaust and genocide denial and distortion; we can challenge prejudice; we can encourage others to learn about the Holocaust and more recent genocides. This Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) marks […]

English: Term-Time Holidays

Safer Internet Day 11th February 2025 – Too Good to be True?

Safer Internet Day 2025 will take place on the 11th of February 2025, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online‘ Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year we cover an online issue or theme that speaks about […]

Year 10 Tutor Reviews – Thursday 23rd January 2025. School closes 2.10 pm on this day.

Good morning, A reminder that PVA Year 10 Tutor Reviews will take place week commencing Monday 20th January 2025. There will be an early finish for all students at 2.10 pm on Thursday 23rd January to accommodate these review meetings. These meetings add to our partnership work with parents in helping to secure outstanding results […]

Ex-Year 11 [Class of 2024] Presentation Evening. An Invite for Wednesday 5th February 2025

Students and their families are invited to attend our presentation evening for last year’s Year 11 students. Doors open at 5.45pm. A letter has been sent home with all the details. This will be held on Wednesday 5th February 2025 at 6.00 pm prompt. Refreshments will be served after the event to allow time for staff […]

House Points Academic Term 1 [Sept – Dec]

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