Nottingham Contemporary
20 pupils aged 14 – 17 years, from Nottingham City Schools [including Park Vale Academy] took part in a unique week of work experience, Monday 8 – Friday 12 July 2019. Hosted by Nottingham Contemporary and delivered in partnership with Nottingham City Museums and Galleries, New Art Exchange and Backlit Gallery. They took part in […]
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World Poetry Day – 21st March 2022
World Poetry Day is an International Day of Observance that falls on March 21st each year. UNESCO international days are celebrations of different, and important, aspects of life, history and calls to action on many issues. They are for everyone around the globe; an opportunity to link in with others to celebrate a common theme for […]
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Y7 & Y8 BAE STEM ROADSHOW – Tuesday 29th March
The 2022 schools STEM roadshow is a 50 minute interactive presentation that explores the subject of magnetism. Aligned to the school curriculum, by using examples three education partner organisations and surprising applications in everyday objects, students will be fascinated by just how commonplace magnets and electromagnets are. There will be magic magnetic moments, where they […]
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Ex Year 11 [Class of 2021] Presentation Evening- What a night it was!
Park Vale Academy hosted its annual Year 11 Presentation Evening on Monday 21st March and what a night it was! Staff, parents and students gathered to celebrate the achievements and successes of our Class of 2021 in style. As well as each student receiving their actual GCSE Certificates, there were awards for the top performer […]
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Reading for Pleasure!
Our stairs now resemble a pile of books as you climb the various books and authors to our library.
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Year 11 Tutor Review Week – school closes at 2.05pm on Wednesday 30th March 2022
Year 8 Reviews wc 27th June 2019. All Year 8 parents and students should attend a tutor review meeting this week
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Y8 Options Evening- 30th March 2022
Option Evening – 30th March 2022 6.00 -7.30pm MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPTIONS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE HERE Parents and Y8 students should attend the Option Evening to find out more about the wide range of subjects offered and the process itself. The evening will start with a short presentation about the guided pathway […]
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World Book Day Thurs 3rd March
With a whole day to focus on the joys of reading and to encourage reading for pleasure in our school.Staff and Year 7s are invited to dress up if they would like to celebrate WBD. It must be a costume relating to a book (No Jeans/Tracksuits). Shared story on WBD:Â The man with the yellow face […]
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Author Ben Davis Visits Academy
Ben Davis writes funny books for older children and teenagers. His first book, The Private Blog of Joe Cowley series has been hailed as a Wimpy Kid for a new generation.He has also written standalone books for younger readers, like the supervillain tale, Danny Dread, and the critically acclaimed My Embarrassing Dad’s Gone Viral.Before he became […]
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Decisionz – Your Local Careers & Advice Magazine
Letter to Year 11 Students Dear Parent/Carer, RE: New Decisionz Careers Magazine – Spring 2022 Happy new year! We are writing to inform you about our close partnership with Mr McArdle – Careers Advisor at Park Vale Academy to support your child with their next steps, ready for leaving school. We have created a careers […]
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Ex-Year 11 Presentation Evening Invite for Monday 21st March 2022
Students and their families are invited to attend our presentation evening for last year’s Year 11 students. This will be held on Monday 21st March 2022 starting at 6.00pm. Refreshments will be served after the event to allow time for staff and ex students to socialise. All students will formally receive a pack containing their examination […]
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