Latest News from Park Vale Academy

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

YOUTH AND PLAY BULWELL RIVERSIDE Oct 23rd – Nov 2nd

Poetry Competition for 11-18 Year-Olds

This Is Me: I Am… Poetry Competition for 11-18 Year-Olds This Is Me: I Am… encourages students to express themselves through verse. With no limits on theme, length or poetic style, this competition gives students the opportunity to take control of what and how they want to write. Find out more at https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungWritersUK […]

£270 raised: Supporting MacMillan Cancer Charity – 29th September – Cakes for Sale!

Well done all at Park Vale Academy for raising £270 for MacMillan Cancer Charity MacMillan

Redhill 6th Form Open Eve- 5th October 2023

Reach Next Generation Summit Nottingham Invite – 11-15 year old girls

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House Points week ending 2 October 2023

Details for Virtual free webinars for Careers in Allied health Professions- 4.30-6.00pm, on October 3rd, 9th and 11th

Year 11 Parents: Supporting your Child with their GCSE Revision – 11th October

Thank you to everyone who attended the parent information evening on 11th October.  You can download the presentation and resources from the evening below.https://parkvaleacademy.org.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=10449&action=edit Come and join us for an informal evening at school where you can find out more about how you can support your child revise and prepare for their GCSEs. Year 11 students should already […]