Where’s Earthy?
Year 9 Volcano Models Project
Another bumper year for models with the Humanities corridor rammed full of amazing entries. Alongside the traditional papier-mâché, builders’ foam, Lego and cardboard models, this year saw some very original designs and mediums. A number of excellent Minecraft entries caught my eye and the addition of ash clouds shown in a range of ingenious ways to a number of the volcanoes really added a new dimension too. We have volcanoes that rumble, volcanoes that light up, volcanoes that smoke and volcanoes that spin! Both Mr Ward and I have overseen MANY volcano model competitions over the years but we both agree that the standard of skill and Geographical content has never been higher. Well done to everyone that submitted an entry. Prize winners and highly commended entries will be revealed in the end of year newsletter.
Mr Bowles
Curriculum Leader for Geography
A busy end to the term!
The end of this week sees two of our big departmental events take place.
On Wednesday 2nd April, 64 Year 11 Geographers will travel to the Forest of Bowland, near Abbeystead village to carry out their GCSE Rivers Investigation. This will help them prepare for Paper 3 in the Summer and is a vital part of the success that we have enjoyed in the past. A report and some pictures to follow in the next edition of Geography news.
40 Geographers from Year 10 and 11 set off for Iceland on Thursday 3rd April. This is the second time the department has run this trip, and if the last edition in 2023 is anything to go by this should be a fantastic opportunity to experience some incredible natural sights and phenomena. A special edition of Geography news will follow after Easter to share the experience and the images of the trip.
Mr Bowles, Curriculum Leader for Geography
Where’s Earthy?
A very tenuous Where’s Earthy this time round. Can you guess the link? Email your guesses to g.bowles@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk – a prize for every entry.
Year 9 Volcano Model Assignment
This project has just kicked off and students are reminded that full details are available on Class Charts. Will YOU be able to achieve a coveted spot on the window sill in Room 39 with your model?
I hope you have a lovely Easter break and remember, if you travel, be it near or far, don’t forget to send the department a postcard and share your Geography knowledge with your travel companions!
Mr Bowles
Curriculum Leader for Geography
GCSE Geography
A particular well done to our Year 11 GCSE Geographers; the Geography March Mock results were very pleasing, giving us and the students confidence for the Summer. Year 11 have nearly finished the syllabus now – time grows short! A reminder that there is a huge collection of useful resources on the department SharePoint site – these are all accessible through student’s school Office 365 accounts. If you have any problems accessing any of this, please email me: g.bowles@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk
Mr Bowles
Curriculum Leader for Geography
Where’s Earthy?
Email in your answers to g.bowles@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk. Remember – be specific with your guesses! A medal for every entrant and geo-tastic prize for the first correct answer in my inbox!
PGHS Geostars!
On the 30s corridor, you will find the Geostar display board. This has two additional, optional tasks that supplement the topics of study in the lower school. Complete them and when submitted, if they are of ‘GEOSTAR’ standard, you will be allowed to select something from the Geography Prize Cupboard!
Humeira W in 7J recently completed TWO Geostar tasks, (see below) both of which were excellent. Well done!
If you would like to suggest your own Geostar task, (something from the lessons that interests you and you would like to explore further), please speak to your Geography teacher and agree a title.
Mr Bowles, Curriculum Leader for Geography
Geography Libraries
A reminder that the Geography department has it’s own library that students can access to further read around the subject.
Outside room 39, students can find books on maps, oceans, travel, mountains and many more. Have a look, find something you fancy and bring the book to Mr. Bowles to sign out. New books have been added recently, all related to recent topics of study.
The books related to each of the three topics being studied by lower school years have also been taken from the library to be displayed.
Mr Bowles,
Curriculum Leader for Geography
