Latest News from Park Vale Academy

Ramadan

Ramadan 2021 began in the evening of Monday, 12 April and ends in the evening of Wednesday, 12 May

Safer Internet Day

These films are aimed at children and young people aged 11-18 exploring what we can trust on the internet as part of our Safer Internet Day 2021 campaign.

School Uniform

Extra Curricular Activities Start

Extra Curricular activities have restarted at the academy post lockdown. A large number of clubs run every day after school, to ensure the interests and needs of all students are being met. From singing in the choir, enjoying sporting activities in P.E, or getting involved in the Duke of Edinburgh award , opportunities are available for […]

Head Boy and Girl

Park Vale Academy is proud to introduce their Student Leaders

Building Brilliant Vocabulary

Did you know that the English language borrows words from 300 different languages? Or that the typical vocabulary size of a successful pupil leaving secondary school today is 50,000 words? Our language, in terms of breadth and depth, is more difficult to learn than many others. It’s no wonder then, that our vocabulary is one […]

Learning About Protected Characteristics – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Our students learn about protected characteristics. (PowerPoint resource and PDF. Watch our video) Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion is essential for both our teachers and students. The aim is to create a classroom environment where all students can thrive together and understand that individual characteristics make people unique and not ‘different’ in a negative way. […]

NEW Asymptomatic Testing Centre at Buzz Bingo (located in the car park), Gala Way, Top Valley

I wanted to let you know about a new mobile testing unit for people with NO Covid symptoms which is opening on Wednesday 31 March at Buzz Bingo on Gala Way in Top Valley. The centre offers you the chance to have a free, rapid Covid-19 test. Results are available within the hour and you […]

Year 9 Parents’ Evening [Virtual]- Tues 27th April 2021

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 […]

Extra Support For Families – The Winter Grant Scheme

Extra Support for Families The Winter Grant Scheme is now open to Nottingham City residents in receipt of Council Tax Support, with or without children. With rising food costs, we hope this extra support will ease the strain on some families to help them through these difficult times. 10,000 vouchers are currently available as part […]

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Free BT Wi-Fi Vouchers

We have some free BT Wi-Fi vouchers for our pupils to access BT hotspot internet. Please check that you can see a BT Wi-Fi icon on the list of available networks on your device. Complete the form below or contact the academy to register your interest. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=svRAecJqukWVZVvTgdjPcNr4lwmEp_xDuJrreumTmnpURU5OVUtUMjhZS1pOSzA3STc3SEM5R1BQWC4u

Children’s Mental Health Week

The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is Express Yourself. As parents and carers, you play an important role in your child’s mental health. Check out our free resources at https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/parents-and-carers/. 

17 Chromebooks Donated by Arup Nottingham

With schools once again closed due to the pandemic, it was evident that many students do not have access to a computer, laptop or data. The lack of access to digital technology for all students has exacerbated existing inequalities in households. One of the more positive aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic is the way in […]