Geography

The Department aims to make the Key Stage 3 course inspiring, varied and challenging.  We aim to teach the students essential geographical skills which are then used in the study of the subject higher up the school.  The course is based on a combination of the study of places and themes.  There is a strong emphasis on going outdoors and studying geography in the wild.

Geographical skills and examination technique are taught throughout the course.  Fieldwork is seen as a major opportunity for the students to conduct an investigation and produce a substantial report based on primary data and research. 

The Department aims to enthuse and inspire the students in the subject and to track their progress carefully to ensure that they reach their full potential.

Fieldwork is undertaken wherever possible with the trip to the Environmental Studies Centre in Cyprus being an essential part of the teaching.  This six day residential trip is supplemented with visits to local areas in Dubai in Year 12.

The Department carefully analyses student performance in relation to their own potential throughout the year and is active in communicating with students, tutors and parents.  We take pride in the “value added” element of their success and are encouraged by the numbers going on to study geography or geographical related subjects at university.