GEOGRAPHY @ HAYES
OUR CURRICULUM PURPOSE
Geography is a subject that will inspire a lifelong interest and curiosity about our world. The Geography Department believes that Geography is an essential ingredient in the development of our students as global citizens. In an age where our world is becoming a single global society, understanding and appreciation of this world is now more important than ever before. We want our students to be prepared for the world within which they will work and to be provided with information that will allow them to make informed decisions as global citizens.
DEVELOPING GLOBAL CITIZENS
KEY FEATURES OF LEARNING
Geography teaches important life skills, personal learning, thinking skills, functional skills, as well as developing a critical way of thinking about the world. Employers are looking for quality people to invest in and Geography is a subject which explores the importance of the future. Our students learn these skills through high quality teaching and numerous fieldwork opportunities, whether this be locally or internationally.
The Geography curriculum at Hayes School is far more than lists of content, rather specific topics chosen to really broaden the mindset of our students and teach beyond the specification. We allow time for regular retrieval and application of prior knowledge, which enriches and broadens students' long term memory. Geography lessons allow students to develop the idea of what it is to be a Hayes Learner by participating in group work, while collecting data in the field, or communicating their opinion to others while respectful listening to others. We expose our students to excellence through attending A-Level conferences by Geographers in the field as well as working with numerous organisations such as the Geographical Association and the Royal Geographical Association.
DEVELOPING LEARNERS
Through the dedication of staff and students in the Geography Department, students leave with the transferable skills they need to be successful in all aspects of life. They are independent, reflective, team players and have a deep understanding of the world around them. The number of students choosing to study Geography in Higher Education is very high, demonstrating the success and enjoyment our students experience during their Geography journey at Hayes School.
An introduction to Year 7 Geography
In this video produced for Year 6 Induction Day, Miss Parkinson (Head of Geography) introduces students to what they will be learning about in Geography lessons.