Geography is about real people in real places. Where people are now and in the future is important.

Geographical enquiry investigates many contemporary global issues. Examples are climate change and extreme weather, population and resource issues and studies of natural disasters.

The study of these topics help pupils understand their place in a changing world.

The National curriculum is followed until the end of Year 9. The course allows pupils to develop knowledge of basic geographical facts and to practice skills of analysis and interpretation. The department places an emphasis on the use of IT skills.

In Years 10, Geography is a popular option involving a compulsory field trip as part of the GCSE requirement. During Year 11 there is an optional second coursework.

In the Lower School the following topics are studied;

Year 7 Geography Passport

• Map Skills
• Crime
• Settlement
• Coasts
• Weather & Climate

Year 8 Europe - A Sense of Place

• France
• Rivers
• Farming
• Ecosystems
• Tourism

Year 9 A Global Snese of PLace

• A sense of Place
• Brazil
• Japan