Black History Month at PVA
https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/ Black women have been at the heart of social justice movements throughout history, courageously battling oppression and advocating for change. However, their accomplishments have frequently been neglected or forgotten. Black History Month 2023 offers a significant opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding achievements of black women by focusing on honouring the matriarchs of […]
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Y8 PSHE Workshops – 2nd October 2023
On Monday 2nd October, during the afternoon, year 8 students will be attending a workshop in school on LGBTQ+, led by presenters from Nottingham University Hospital. This is part of the statutory PSHE curriculum for students in key stage 3. Parent information The presenters will give impartial, unbiased information and the workshop aims to raise awareness about […]
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Ada Lovelace STEM Event 10th October 2023 – MediCity Nottingham
Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology and maths, which aims to increase the profile of women in STEM and create new role models for girls studying STEM. 20 girls from Park Vale Academy will attend the event to celebrate Ada Lovelace and women in science.
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Ski Trip 2025 Book Now!
We are excited to announce the successful return of the Park Vale Academy ski adventure involving students from both Park Vale and The Carlton Academy. The resort of Saalbach, in Austria, has been chosen. The departure date is Friday 4th April , returning on Saturday 12th April 2025 and the trip is open to our […]
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Donate Old Uniform – Help Others
Grown out of your old school uniform? Feel bad about throwing it away? That’s fine! Barnardos in Bulwell have agreed to sell unused/ looked after Park Vale Academy school uniform, for people facing hardship 0115 975 6866 116 Main St, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8ET
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Year 9 Tutor Reviews – Tuesday 3rd October 2023. School closes 2.05 pm on this day.
Good morning, A reminder that PVA has year 9 Tutor Reviews Tuesday 3rd October 2023. There will be an early finish for all students at 2.05 pm on this day. These meetings add to our partnership work with parents in helping to secure outstanding results for students. During the review week all parents and students […]
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Y9 Think CAREers Performance at PVA 29th Sept 2023
Choose to care: an engaging, drama-based presentation to inspire young people to consider a career in health and social care [NHS]. The Labour market information shows that this is a growing area for jobs. For example, the nursing workforce is projected to grow by 7.5% over the period to 2027, creating in excess of 73,200 jobs. In the same period, 54.9% of the […]
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PVA Curriculum Plus- Co-Curricular Offer from November 2023
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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The Complete Destinations Platform- Helping students find their future
Parent Launch Presentation [PDF] Parent login code: VAAZparents In keeping with our commitment to provide students with outstanding careers guidance and tailored support when choosing their next step after school, and after much research regarding the best online careers platform, the academy made the decision to use a system called Unifrog. Unifrog is the complete destinations […]
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