GEOGRAPHY
Fieldwork is an important aspect of the Geography
curriculum. This year the controlled assessment
required students to study the impact of tourism on
Stratford-Upon-Avon.
offered some advice to the Year 10’s that they
wished they had been given in Year 10.
Whilst in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the students
conducted a number of surveys and questionnaires
which explored the impact of tourism in the town. It
was a very productive day and we were impressed
with the way our students conducted themselves
whilst there.
The Year 10s are now busy writing up the findings
which will contribute towards 25% of their final
grade. It is essential that students work hard in
their controlled assessment and if they have
missed any time due to absence then they must
attend catch up sessions after school (3.05 – 4.05)
on Tuesdays or Thursdays in SS1.
Year 10 are also expected to be revising for
their end of year exams. The topics that they need
to focus on are: Water on the Land, Changing
Urban Environments and Tourism. All of the
revision material they need is in their class book,
revision guides and on Show my Homework.
Year 11 students have astounded and delighted
the Geography department with their commitment
to learning and mature approach to their revision
this year; we are hoping that all of their hard work
delivers some fantastic and well deserved grades in
the summer. Some of the Year 11 students have
‘Course work for me is a life line because it means
you go into the exam in a good position. In Year 10
I under estimated how stressed I would feel in Year
11. I’m really glad I worked hard on my controlled
assessment as it has taken some of the pressure
off’ Erin Year 11
‘I wish I’d have worked harder on my controlled
assessment. I was given all the information I
needed to do well but didn’t take it seriously. I
regret that now.’ Tom Year 11.
Key Stage 3
Year 7 have worked really hard this year to develop
their geography skills. They have recently produced
some fantastic presentations on housing
developments in the UK and they will finish their
year looking at flooding in the UK. Year 8 have
been studying Earthquakes and Volcanoes and are
looking forward to finding out about China in the
next topic. Year 9 have been introduced to GCSE
style learning in preparation for next year, whilst
studying world biomes and ecosystems. KS3 have
worked really hard this year and have stepped up
to the challenge of the new KS3 curriculum.