Latest News from Park Vale Academy

House Points Academic Half Term 1 2024

PVA Curriculum Plus- Co-Curricular November – December 2024

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 […]

A REMINDER: INSET DAY Monday 2nd December 2024

A reminder that the Academy is closed to students Thursday and Friday (24th and 25th September 2020) for INSET.

Year 8 Tutor Reviews – Tuesday 26th November 2024. School closes 2.05 pm on this day.

Good morning, A reminder that PVA Year 8 Tutor Reviews will take place week commencing Monday 25th November 2024. There will be an early finish for all students at 2.05 pm on Tuesday 26th November to accommodate these review meetings. These meetings add to our partnership work with parents in helping to secure outstanding results […]

Learning Maths at Disneyland

Sunday 17th November – Wednesday 20th November 2024 A large group of Year 9 and 10 students are attending a Mathematics Study Experience at a residential education programme based at Disneyland Paris, a world-class entertainment and leisure destination. The Resort is part of the massive Disney empire and leads the way in combining technology with […]

Emotional health, child development and parent wellbeing

Nottingham City Council have teamed up with the Solihull Approach to provide free access to many online courses and resources for parents/carers, grandparents and teenagers to better understand child development, feelings and behaviours and how to manage these in order to raise emotionally aware, sociable and confident children. For more information, please visit www.inourplace.co.uk/nottingham/. 

Bonfire Night – Fire Safety

Ada Lovelace Day – Nottingham 8th October 2024

15 Park Vale students took part in the Ada Lovelace day celebrations held at MediCity Nottingham where, for a day, they took part in hands on activities, run by inspiring female scientists who are based at MediCity and work in the local STEM industry. ‘An event celebrating and celebrating women and girls in STEM in […]

Year 7 Tutor Reviews – Monday 13th January 2025. School closes 2.10 pm on this day.

Good morning, A reminder that PVA Year 7 Tutor Reviews will take place week commencing Monday 13th January 2025. There will be an early finish for all students at 2.10 pm on Monday 13th January to accommodate these review meetings. These meetings add to our partnership work with parents in helping to secure outstanding results […]

New Curriculum Plus Activity

Rowing Club

Teacher of the Year Winner 2024 ~ Mr Alan Steer

Mr Alan Steer from Park Vale Academy was the winner of the much coveted “Teacher of the Year award 2024”. Mr Steer demonstrates the high calibre of staff working at Park Vale academy and received numerous nominations from staff members in recognition of his hard work and dedication to educating our students. Stars of education […]

Year 6 Tours

European Day of Languages – 26 September 2024

Every year, on 26 September we are celebrating the European day of Languages (EDL). All over the EU, throughout September and October, numerous events are organised to showcase the linguistic richness of Europe as well as to honour and to promote multilingualism and language learning. The European Day of Languages provides an excellent opportunity to […]

Macmillan Coffee Morning Success

Please scan the QR code to donate to this charity. Cakes and treats will be available for staff and students to purchase to raise money for this amazing cause.