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Studying geography helps pupils to develop an interest in the world around them and the interaction between people and the environment.

Geography

Department
Geography
Level
KS3, KS4, KS5
Head of Department
Mr I Gray
Members of Dept
Miss R Haslett, Mr D McCann, Mr S McMullan

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Why study Geography?

Studying geography helps people understand their environment, from helping them to predict natural disasters to implementing changes in response to issues such as global warming. From how weather systems work to natural phenomena, global population and migration, pupils will develop a strong knowledge of how the world works.

What Geography offers?

Key Stage 3

The department covers all the physical and human areas investigated at GCSE. This includes: Weather/climate, Settlement, Map skills, Economic activity, World issues, Population, Rivers/Coasts/Glaciation, Volcanoes/Earthquakes, Resources/Environment, International development

Key Stage 4

Pupils are entered for the CCEA examination. Topics studied include: River, Coasts, Changing weather and climate, Restless Earth, Population/migration, Changing urban areas, Contrasts in development, Managing our environment.

Key Stage 5

Students are entered for the CCEA examination. Topics studied include: Fluvial environments, Global biomes, Global weather issues, Population, Settlement, development, Plate tectonics, Tropical ecosystems, Ethnic diversity, Tourism.

Exam Success

We have enjoyed A Level and GCSE success, with a number of our students continuing to study the subject into third level education.

Beyond the Classroom

Every year Geography pupils complete in the World Wise Geography quiz, run by Geographical Association enjoying great success! The department organises field trips in Year 12 to Colin Glen River and Yr. 13 to Magilligan for a sand dune study. Many of the pupils also help with the Eco Club and work on the school eco garden.