Welcome to the St. Benedict’s College Geography department website.
Geography is a subject which is alive and relevant in many ways. We study both physical and human geography. Advances in technology, such as satellite photographs and many other resources on the internet, enable us to bring the physical geography to life for the pupils, and hopefully make it interesting and relevant for them. There are many opportunities for pupils to experience a sense of awe and wonder of the natural world. Many of the geographical issues that we study have a moral dimension. They provide opportunities for pupils to develop a sense of fairness and justice through the exploration of values and attitudes, particularly with issues related to economic development, trade and aid. In studying these issues, pupils have the opportunity to develop their spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural understanding.
THE AIMS of the geography department is to get pupils to:
Develop their knowledge and understanding of geographical concepts and appreciate the relevance of these concepts to our changing world
Develop as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds,
THE OBJECTIVES of the geography Department are to:
- Support the aims and ethos of the school
- Fulfil the requirements of the Geography National curriculum, Key stage 3 and GCSE specifications
- Provide suitable learning experiences for all pupils irrespective of ability
- Monitor and review the progress of pupils through a variety of assessment opportunities
- Develop motivation, self esteem and achievement in the pupils
- Highlight links across the curriculum, particularly in relation to the College Specialism.
Head of Department
Reverend D Deeny
Teaching Staff
Mrs J Askew
(also Gifted and Talented Lead Teacher)
Mrs A Sheppard