Latest News from Park Vale Academy

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PVA Curriculum Plus- Co-Curricular January – February 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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Y11 Revision Sessions – January 2025

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Curriculum Plus PE activities from January 2025

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Handball Academy Starts January 2025

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Last Day of Term Friday 20th December. Reopens Monday 6th January 2025

Last Day of Term The school will close for the Christmas holiday at lunchtime (12.25 pm) on the final day: Friday 20th December. School re-opens Monday 6th January 2025. We will have our traditional lunchtime finish on that day so students will therefore be dismissed at 12.25 pm. Any child eligible for free school meals will be […]

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Y11 PARENTS’ EVENING BOOKING SYSTEM NOW OPEN: Year 11 Parents’ Evening Wednesday 8th January 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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Christmas Dinner Weds 18th December

Our spectacular Christmas dinner for staff and students will take place on Wednesday 18th December 2024.

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Christmas Concert December 2024

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PwC Office Visit Tuesday 26th November 2024

Year 10 students who study Business and Enterprise spent a wonderful day at PwC Derby offices. The day aimed to give the students an introduction to the world of professional work, and PwC as a firm. They were greeted by volunteers from across the business who facilitated their day, and lead them on a tour […]

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PVA Indoor Rowing Competition

Join the indoor rowing Curriculum Plus session on Wednesday in the sports hall and see if you can become top of the leader board With regards to the current virtual competition we have live, we have seen good interest across schools, As of right now, we have seen the following number of entries and distances […]

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Trust Festive Food Bank Collection 2024

We’re excited to launch the Redhill Academy Trust Festive Food Bank Collection. Park Vale Academy will be collecting for the Bestwood and Bulwell Food Bank. Get your donations in by 13 December #RHFestiveFoodBank

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UK BEBRAS Computing Challenge November 2024

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully entered Year 8 students for another year of the UK Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge 2024. This year, all year 8 students (10-12) studying Computer Science and IT courses have been entered. The competition has been live from the 4th of November 2024 and the first round […]

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Tech We Can Virtual Live Workshops at PVA

Park Vale is actively working with a charity called Tech We Can. Together we are educating, equipping and inspiring young people, especially girls, to study technology subjects and choose a career in technology. Tech We Can – aim to inspire young adults – especially girls and women – to consider a future career in technology, […]

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Y7 Literacy Parents Evening Class – Thursday 14th November

Please join us for our Key Stage 3 literacy information evening on Thursday 14th November at 6pm-7pm. Refreshments will be available from 5.45 pm. Whilst the session is aimed at parents, you are welcome to bring your child along with you.  The session will cover: This session is particularly beneficial for year 7 parents or for […]

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