Latest News from Park Vale Academy

Meet our Brilliant Club Graduates 2021

Park Vale Academy are celebrating eight Year 9 students completing the prestigious Scholars Programme, run by award-winning charity, The Brilliant Club. The Brilliant club is a charity that recruits, trains and places doctoral and post-doctoral researchers in non-selective state schools to deliver university style courses and tutorials based on their own area of expertise. The […]

PVA 2021 Prom 23rd July

Update 16th June 2021: New Date for Prom. Due to the government announcement this week we are unfortunately unable to hold the year 11 prom on Friday 25th June. We have however, been able to rearrange this special event to Friday 23rd July. The prom will still be held at the Hilton Doubletree from 7pm-11pm. […]

NCS Summer 2021 – Register Now!

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PVA Provide a Virtual Workplace Mentor Programme

Virtual Workplace Mentor Programme Park Vale Academy is committed to providing a programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance for all students in Years 7-11. A young persons career is the progress you make in learning and work and we aim to raise your aspirations and equip you with the skills to self-evaluate your […]

Duke of Edinburgh Award & British Weather!

On Saturday 10th May, 15 brave students and 3 members of staff walked their Duke of Edinburgh practice walk in typical British weather (sun sleet and rain). We navigated and walked a 10 mile route around the countryside of north Nottinghamshire, using OS maps and compasses. The groups did a fantastic job of encouraging each […]

Y9 IntoUniversity Workshops Supporting Aspiration, Achievement and Access to Higher Education and Future Careers

Across May 2021, all Y Park Vale Academy Year 9 students participate in an intensive programme of talks and workshops introducing  our students to different career options. Into University staff and volunteers from a wide range of professions lead hands-on workshops about their career pathway, offering students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the […]

The academy will officially close for summer to all staff and students at lunchtime (12.30 pm) on Tuesday 27th July

Y6 Induction Evening 8th July 6-7pm

The Year 6 Induction Evening will take place on Microsoft Teams (ONLINE) on Thursday 8th July 6.00 – 7.00pm. The evening will start with a presentation from the Headteacher, Mr Bowhay, followed by another presentation from your son/daughter’s tutor. This is a great opportunity for you and your son/daughter to find out what the Academy […]

School Uniform

Book Now! Year 7 Parents’ Evening [Virtual]- Tues 13th July 21

Parent Guide to Remote Appointments Please use the link below to login and book appointments with your child’s teachers. https://parkvaleacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/ Video Appointments: Parents – How to attend appointments over video call This video shows you how to log in to book, and later attend, video appointments at your school’s Parents Evening. Underneath the video is a […]

Y6 Uniform Sizing Appointments

JUST SCHOOLWEAR UNIFORM SIZING EVENT FOR YEAR 6 STUDENTS WEDNESDAY 23RD JUNE 2021 – 3.00PM TO 6.30PM Just Schoolwear are offering uniform sizing appointments, at Park Vale Academy, for Year 6 students joining us in September 2021.  This will enable parents to order the correct size uniform via the Just Schoolwear website, for home delivery. If you […]

Nottingham University Hospitals Virtual Careers Open Day on Tuesday 22nd June 2021 3pm -6pm

This event will enable participants to find out more about the teams, services and opportunities available at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) and within healthcare across Nottinghamshire. The event will consist of an initial 20 minute introduction and overview, covering the different types of roles in health, working at NUH, choosing a career in health, and […]

Y11 Arrangements for Final Weeks

Secondary Teacher Training Online Information Evening -Wednesday 26 May 2021, 6:00pm – 7:00pm on Zoom

Thinking of becoming a secondary school teacher? The Redhill Teaching School Alliance is proud to offer a SCITT route to teacher training with Inspiring Leaders. As a highly successful alliance, our experienced team has an outstanding track record of supporting trainees to realise their full potential. Working with a wide range of partner schools, we […]