Some Eruptions

7 Billion

The world's population is nearing 7 billion, watch the clip below to see some of the issues this causes.

Haiti and Japan Earthquakes

Haiti and Japan have both recently experienced earthquakes, here is a useful presentation created by Vrinda Badiala Silva 10J.  Have a look to remind you of what happened.




Thank you Vrinda!

Volcano world!!

Thanks for all the entries to the model competition.  You can see some of the entries below.  The final results will be announced on Friday 16th September.  

Young Geographer of the Year Competition

Attention Geographers!  Now is your chance to show off your geography talent by entering this years Young Geographer of the Year competition.  To enter all you need to do is answer the following question:

                 'What should every good geographer understand?'

Make sure you visit the RGS website (http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/Young+Geographer+2011.htm) to find the entry requirements for your age category.

The closing date for entries is 7th October 2011, so get started.

Good Luck!!!

A Level

Find out here what you will be studying at A level

GCSE Geography

At GCSE we follow the AQA A syllabus.  This means students will study Physical Geography in Year 10 and Human Geography in Year 11. 

In Year 10 students will study 3 of the following topics:
1) The Restless Earth
2) Challenge of Weather and Climate
3) Water on the Land
4) The Coastal Zone
5) Ice on the Land

In Year 11 students will study 3 of the following topics:
1) Population Change
2) Globalisation
3) Tourism
4) The Development Gap
5) Changing Urban Environments

Both Physical and Human units will end in an exam worth 37.5% of the Geography GCSE.

Students will also be required to complete a controlled assessment worth 25% of the Geography GCSE, content of which will vary each year.