Latest News from Park Vale Academy

Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January Assembly

Assembly PDF Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) encourages remembrance in a world scarred by genocide. We promote and support Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) – the international day on 27 January to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi persecution of other groups and during […]

Nottingham Theatre Royal – Poetry Live! 31st January 2023

Fifty year 11 students visited the Nottingham Theatre Royal for the Poetry Live! event, featuring performances and insights from well-known poets.  The annual event welcomed back Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, alongside Carol Ann Duffy, another of the most read, studied and loved of today’s poets. They were also joined by Imtiaz Dharker, Daljit Nagra and […]

8th IDWGIS – 11th February 2023

All students received an inspiring assembly about I.D.E.A. – Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance. Bringing communities forward for sustainable and equitable development. A significant gender gap has persisted throughout the years at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines all over the world. Even though women have made tremendous progress towards increasing their […]

Children’s Mental Health Week will take place from 6-12 February 2023.

This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Connect’ From 6-12 February 2023, schools, families and communities across the UK will take part in Children’s Mental Health Week. Let’s Connect is about making meaningful connections for all, during Children’s Mental Health Week – and beyond. People thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our wellbeing.  For Children’s Mental […]

Bon Voyage. 3 Day Residential Paris Trip – 2nd February 2023

36 students took the opportunity to immerse themselves in the French language and culture visiting its iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Catacombs of Paris and Notre Dame. As well as being the capital, Paris is also the cultural heart of France and the romance, beauty, food and buzz of the French capital. […]

Industrial Action: 15th & 16th March 2023

Parent letter Industrial Action: Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March Dear Parent Unfortunately we have two further days of industrial action planned by the members of the National Education Union of teachers: next Wednesday and Thursday. There is still a remote possibility that this industrial action might be called off but at this stage it […]

Y10 Mock Interview Day – Friday 24th Feb 2023

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 […]

Careers Fair 23rd March 2023

I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of our annual careers fair. We will have over 30 local providers supplying information about Post 16 Provision, apprenticeships, and jobs. Your child will be invited to visit the fair during their lessons on 23rd March 2023. Our providers give up their time to […]

Industrial Action: Wednesday 1st March 2023

Parent letter Dear Parent You are hopefully aware from my previous letter that the next day of planned strike action by the National Education Union of teachers is scheduled for next Wednesday. There is still a remote possibility that the industrial action might be called off but at this stage it still looks unlikely. If […]

Safer Internet Day 2023

Safer Internet Day 2023 will take place on the 7th of February 2023, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online’. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the celebration sees thousands of organisations get involved to promote the safe, responsible and […]

National Apprenticeship Week: 6th -12th February 2023

National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is a week-long celebration of apprenticeships across England. What is National Apprenticeship Week 2023? Amazing Apprenticeships Guess the Apprenticeship Quiz To watch the full range of Apprentice Story films, click here. Apprenticeship Arcade

Effective revision and study skills evening: Tuesday 31st January 6.00 – 7.00pm

Please join us for an evening with Elevate Education, the leading, international provider of study skills workshops. They will share with us the most effective habits and study processes of top performing students. Come along and learn how you can support your child to ace their GCSEs! The session will be held in the school […]

Year 11 Subject Revision Session

Year 11 Revision Sessions – JANUARY 2023 MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL   Science in S6 and S7                 English F16 & F15 Business S1 IMedia S2 Photography F17   French G5 Spanish G7/G6 Hospitality & Catering G9 […]

16th January 2023-Word of the Week: Zealous