Latest News from Park Vale Academy

Nottingham Author, Lisa Williamson – Workshop 18 Jan 24

https://www.lisawilliamsonauthor.com/about.html Year 8 Student Review: ‘When visiting Colonel Frank Seely Academy, we met the author Lisa Williamson, who spoke to us about creative writing and gave us some short prompts to base our writing on.  Overall, I would say the workshop was fun and engaging as we met up with several academies and witnessed the […]

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Former PVA Student to Study at Oxford University

Ebony Walker, a former student of Park Vale Academy, is celebrating after being offered a place at the prestigious Oxford University to read History. Ebony left the Academy in 2022, after securing an amazing set of 10 GCSE results which included six grade 9’s in Biology, English Language, English Literature, History, Art & Design, and […]

Safer Internet Day 2024

Safer Internet Day – Parent Workshop Opportunity – Safer Internet Day is a celebration of the safe and positive use of technology, coordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre. Join the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, as they host a free webinar on how you can keep your children safe online- Tuesday 6th February 2024 7pm online. The webinar […]

Y10 Mock Interview Day – Friday 23rd Feb 2024

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 […]

House Points we 15th January 2024

Young Writers Competition

Y11 PARENTS EVENING BOOKING SYSTEM NOW OPEN: Year 11 Parents Evening Thursday 29th February 4pm – 7pm

use the link to access the on line booking system for your child's teachers
https://parkvaleacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/

Y7 Elevate Education Workshops – 7th February 2024

Year 7 had their first workshop with Elevate Education today, (7th February 2024), experiencing their engaging session: Study Skills Kick Start. Students learnt a range of revision and study strategies that will help them revise and prepare for their year 7 exams which start on 11th March. Parents can also participate in the Elevate Education […]

PVA Curriculum Plus- Co-Curricular Offer from January 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 […]

PVA Alumni – Former Students

Well done to Lennon Wheeldon, who left PVA in June 2022 having achieved 10 GCSE qualifications. Seen playing for Derby County in their recent win over Reading. Reading fell to a 5-1 loss away to Derby in Premier League 2 on Monday 4th December 2023. Join our Alumni Click here It’s always wonderful to see […]

Year 10 Tutor Reviews – School closes at 2.05 p.m. on Thursday 25th January 2024.

A reminder that PVA has year 10 Tutor Reviews taking place on the week commencing Monday 22nd January 2024. There will be an early finish for all students at 2.05 pm on Thursday 25th January. These meetings add to our partnership work with parents in helping to secure outstanding results for students. During the review […]

Year 7 Tutor Reviews – School closes at 2.05 p.m. on Friday 19th January.

A reminder that PVA has year 7 Tutor Reviews taking place on the week commencing Monday 15th January 2024. There will be an early finish for all students at 2.05 pm on Friday 19th January. These meetings add to our partnership work with parents in helping to secure outstanding results for students. During the review […]

Paris Trip Information Evening – Wednesday 10th January from 5-6 pm

Paris Trip Itinerary 31.1.24 – 2.2.24 Day 1 01.30 Coach arrives at school 02.00 Depart from school 07.00 Arrive Dover/Folkestone 09.00 Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing 11.30 Arrive Calais, drive to Amiens. 13.45-15.45 Explore Amiens before heading to your accommodation in Paris. 18.30 Arrive Paris and check-in to accommodation- Start of driver”s statutory rest break Evening meal at […]