Geography

Access to deeper learning in Geography

In Geography we stretch our HPA students through challenge and super challenge tasks in class. This allows them to access higher grades across all the key stages. We offer Wide World magazine subscriptions and attendance at Geographical Association lectures and regional quiz events to further their interest and motivation outside of the classroom. GCSE Geography is taught in mixed ability groups therefore, we encourage HPA students to take lead roles in group tasks and whole class activities to further their own understanding and progress. 

Useful websites

Apps

Extended project work 

Each subject at HPS aims to provide our HPA community with an insight into acquiring the key skills needed to prepare for EPQ type projects at A Level. These projects are designed to develop core skills required in the workplace closely linked to subjects that interest our HPA students. Follow the link here to access the subject-specific projects we are offering to students from September 2020.

About EPQ after GCSE?

An EPQ provides further academic stretch and challenge alongside A Level studies and also helps to evidence a genuine interest in a specific area (which is useful for UCAS university applications). An EPQ also carries UCAS points and is valued at 50% of a full A Level in the UCAS tariff.


An example from a science EPQ type project in 2020


More information on A Level EPQ projects and themes:

https://oxfordaqaexams.org.uk/subjects/projects/extended-project-work-research


Aiming Higher news

The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Conference 2021

By Hove Park School • May 6, 2021
Ms Pinney will be speaking at The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Conference 2021 today at 3.30pm - https://cypmhconference.co.uk/  The talk will be about implementing a whole school approach to mental health, specifically the impact on academic performance by investing in pupil mental health and wellbeing. Hove Park is heavily invested in the emotional wellbeing and mental health of all our young people. The work we do to identify mental health needs and the packages of support on offer at Hove Park has resulted in local and national recognition. Find out more here > https://www.hovepark.org.uk/mental-health-and-wellbeing

Children's Parade At Large

By Hove Park School • May 1, 2021
The spectacular Children’s Parade traditionally marks the opening day of the Brighton Festival. On Saturday 1 May, there will be an online fanfare. The creative minds behind this iconic event, Same Sky , have encourage schools across Brighton and Hove to get involved across virtual platforms in an event that had been dubbed the Children's Parade At Large ( 1 - 31 May 2021). Art groups from year 7 have been creating flags for the event inspired by this year’s theme ‘CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT’. They have created some fantastic flags Thanks to 7Ead1 and 7cad1 for your incredible creative output!

Chinese language video festival

By Hove Park School • April 20, 2021
The first ever Chinese language video festival was launched today to celebrate this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day. The event, organized by UNOG (the United Nations Office at Geneva), the permanent mission of China to the United Nations office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, and CMG (China Media Group), is open to all foreigners worldwide interested in the Chinese language. Deneb, Year 10, Fintan, Year 9 and Luna, Year 8 have made their own version of Chinese poetry videos by recalling their own stories or narrating any memories related to springtime to celebrate the virtual event
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