Curriculum Leader: Mr P McEvoy
Subject Background
Our intent as a Geography Department is to inspire lifelong learners with a sense of place and a deep curiosity for the wider world, who will grow into responsible, compassionate global citizens.
Throughout KS3 and KS4 our pupils will develop knowledge and understanding spanning Human, Physical and Environmental aspects of our planet. Our aim is to develop new skills within each topic and consolidate each year’s knowledge with an end of topic Place study. There will be opportunity for local field trips in KS3 and KS4.
At GCSE we follow the AQA 9-1 GCSE Geography course with students examining the human and physical world around them. This includes looking at a wide range of issues related to the challenge of natural hazards, the living world, UK physical landscapes, urban issues and challenges, the changing economic world and the challenge of resource management. Students also participate in fieldwork investigating both human and physical features at places along the North-East coast.