Latest News from Park Vale Academy

Friday 22nd December-Last Day of Term

Last Day of Term The school will close for the Christmas holiday at lunchtime (12.20 pm) on the final day: Friday 22nd December. School re-opens Thursday 4th January 2024. We wish you all a very merry Christmas

Young Writers Competition Deadline 14th December 2023

Writing a Mini SagaYou’ll be writing your speculative fiction in the form of a mini saga.A mini saga is a story told in 100 words. There are three golden rules you need to stick to:•Be original! You can be inspired by other stories, but the plot must be entirely your own.• Keep to the 100 […]

Christmas Concert – 14th December 2023

Once again the staff and students of Park Vale Academy invite family, friends, and members of the local community to enjoy some festive cheer as song and music, dance and drama, combine for this annual Christmas celebration. Please contact the academy for tickets.

Y7 & Y8 PSHE Workshops – 8th January 2024

Y8 Respect Not Fear Period 2/3 Y7 Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships Period 4/5

English Extraordinaire Mr. Bruff visits Park Vale Academy! 5th-6th December

English extraordinaire Mr. Bruff visits Park Vale Academy! Mr Bruff will be delivering English Language workshops to every year 11 student over two days: Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th December. He will also be staying for one hour each day after school where students can experience an additional English Language workshop that will cover different topics to […]

Science as a Career Event plus KS3 Competition

On the 30th of November, there is a careers panel about climate change and protecting the planet that is going to stream at lunchtime in S3. The main panelist is Meganne Christian who is a trainee Astronaut that used to research in Antarctica.  Also, a competition about energy resources for KS3 that you have posters for. […]

Sex and The Law (Y11) PSHE Workshop – 1st December 2023

Resources [pdf] Aim – to increase young people’s knowledge around sex and the law.  Give students the opportunity to explore various myths around consent and explore the meaning of capacity and freedom in relation to sexual consent. By the end of the session students will: An educational guide to pornification (Y11) Resources [pdf] Aim – to explore […]

THINK BIG! Year 9 CODING WORKSHOPS 29th Nov – 5th Dec

Think Big is a programme devised to introduce young people in Nottingham to the concept of technology, and how powerful it can be. In the Think Big film, shown to Year 9 this week in assembly, the message is that ‘tech is everywhere, and it powers everything’. In today’s digital age, coding has become a […]

Redhill Trust Festive Food Bank Collection

We’re excited to launch the Redhill Academy Trust Festive Food Bank Collection. Our school will be collecting for the Bestwood & Bulwell Food Bank Get your donations in by 15 December #RHFestiveFoodBank

Nottm University Sports Discovery Programme Nov 23

23 of those PVA students studying GCSE PE were invited to attend the Nottingham University Sports Discovery Programme on 23rd November 2023. The aim of this event was to provide students with more information about studying sports at university.

House Points week ending 20 November 2023

Anti-Bullying Week 2023-Make a Noise!

PVA students received an assembly about bullying, the consequences of it, and how to stand together to support each other. Anti-Bullying Week 2023 will take place from Monday 13th – Friday 17th November. The theme is Make A Noise About Bullying. Park Vale Academy is committed to creating a culture that is inclusive and respectful, where […]

Bodies and Puberty (Y7) 20th November 2023

Bodies and Puberty (Y7) Resources Aim – Increase young people’s understanding of how bodies and emotions change as young people approach and move through puberty, increase their understanding of how the male and female reproductive system works. By the end of the session, students will:

Year 11 Tutor Reviews – School closes at 2.05 p.m. on Thursday 30th November.

Letter to parents [pdf] Good morning A reminder that PVA has year 11 Tutor Reviews taking place on the week commencing Monday 27th November 2023. There will be an early finish for all students at 2.05 pm on Thursday 30th November. These meetings add to our partnership work with parents in helping to secure outstanding […]