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Shadow Trip Leeds 4th March 2024

A group of students is going to see the Phoenix Dance Company perform ‘Shadows’ by Christopher Bruce CBE at the Phoenix Dance Theatre in Leeds on Monday 4th March 2024.  This is an excellent opportunity to see one of the UK’s leading dance companies perform live. The small audience performance is just for GCSE Dance students […]

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The Curious Cafe Visit – 6th March 2024

As part of our SEND enrichment programme a small group of students to visit The Curious Café in Bulwell on Wednesday 6th March 2024. After their lunch, the students will return to school by bus.

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Ex-Year 11 Presentation Evening Invite for Thursday 21st March 2024

Students and their families are invited to attend our presentation evening for last year’s Year 11 students. This will be held on Thursday 21st March 2024 starting at 6.00 pm prompt. Refreshments will be served after the event to allow time for staff and ex-students to socialise. All students will formally receive a pack containing their […]

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Duke of Edinburgh Awards – Well done!

On Wednesday evening 8th February 2024, The school had the honour of awarding 25 PVA students on completing their Bronze Award. This cohort had participated in over 1000 hours of community work, learning new skills and keeping physically active. They also managed to independently walk for 13 hours through the local open countryside and camp […]

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Y8 Visit to Black Country Living Museum – 6th March 2024

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Ben Davis Author Visit 8th March 2024

Ben Davis is an author currently living and working in Staffordshire with his wife, son, and wimpy dog. Ben Davis writes funny books for older children and teenagers including the Joe Cowley series, My Embarrassing Dad’s Gone Viral and Make Me Awesome. When he’s not writing, he regularly visits schools and leads creative writing workshops

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PVA Curriculum Plus- Co-Curricular Offer from February – March 2024 ***New Clubs Added *****

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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Year 11 Easter School 2nd & 3rd April

Easter Revision Classes – Tuesday 2nd April and Wednesday 3rd April We will be running Easter revision classes on the above dates to provide guidance and support for students sitting exams in the summer term. Students who attended similar sessions last year found them extremely beneficial and felt that in many cases they were a contributing […]

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Join in World Book Day – Thursday 7th March 2024

This annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading is one of the highlights of our year

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House Points we 26th February 2024

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Year 7 EQUATE Workshop 1st March- Gender Equality

Equate is a tailor-made secondary school provision and is designed to educateyoung people about domestic abuse, gender equality, and the importance ofhealthy relationships in ensuring mental well-being. Designed for secondary schoolpupils in all year groups, the comprehensive selection of lessons fits well into theexisting RSE and PSHE curriculum. Equation delivers to 8,000 pupils inNottingham City […]

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Year 9 EQUATE Workshop 1st March- Toxic Behaviours

Equate is a tailor-made secondary school provision and is designed to educateyoung people about domestic abuse, gender equality, and the importance ofhealthy relationships in ensuring mental well-being. Designed for secondary schoolpupils in all year groups, the comprehensive selection of lessons fits well into theexisting RSE and PSHE curriculum. Equation delivers to 8,000 pupils inNottingham City […]

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Y9 Options Evening- 26th March 2024

Options Evening – 26th March 2024 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 NOW OPEN: Year 9 Parents Evening Monday 11th March 2024 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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