Latest News from Park Vale Academy

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 […]

PVA supports BBC Children in Need. Non-Uniform Day – Friday 17th November 2023

PVA supports BBC Children in Need in raising funds with a non-uniform day. This year, Children in Need is calling on schools across the UK to celebrate the power of positive relationships! recognising the importance of these relationships and the impact they have in helping to support children and young people throughout their school years. […]

Y9 NUH Contraception & Choices Workshop Monday 13th November

Contraception and Choices (Y9) Aim – to increase young people’s knowledge about a wide range of contraceptive methods available, their efficacy and how they work. To explore and discuss choices around unplanned pregnancy and what options are available. By the end of the session students will: RESOURCES [Click Here]

Y11-NUH Sex & the Law Workshop Friday 10th November 2023

Sex and The Law (Y11) 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: RESOURCES [click here]

Y11 University workshop with Cambridge University – Peterhouse 9th November 2023

https://www.pet.cam.ac.uk/access-and-outreach-programmes Peterhouse Outreach is committed to providing young people with the information and support necessary to make competitive applications to university. In particular, they seek to encourage and enable students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds to access the University of Cambridge and higher education more widely. The Peterhouse Outreach Team aims to develop relationships with […]

Year 8 Tutor Reviews – School closes at 2.05 p.m. on Wednesday 15th November.

Letter to parents [pdf] Good morning A reminder that PVA has year 8 Tutor Reviews taking place on week commencing Monday 13th November 2023. There will be an early finish for all students at 2.05 pm on Wednesday 15th November. These meetings add to our partnership work with parents in helping to secure outstanding results […]

World Mental Health Day 2023

Tuesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day. It’s a global event that aims to raise more awareness about mental health conditions. This year’s theme was set by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) and states: “Mental health is a universal human right”. For more information: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/58801841