Geography

"Geography prepares young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding to make sense of their world and face the challenges that will shape our societies and environments"

Dr Rita Gardener – Director RGS-IB

"I have learned that geography is all around us, affects us all, me, I’m geography"

Anton Year 10 Student

Subject Intent

We value Character, Competence and Community in our Geography curriculum:

Character

Instilling a love of learning about the world around us.

Celebrating diversity by exploring and celebrating a range of global places, cultures and traditions.

Understand how our actions impact on others and the wider environment. 

Competence

Ensuring the very best outcomes for students using the latest research in cognitive science

Developing curious learners who can apply their knowledge to the real world, expressing themselves eloquently and with confidence.

Being able to answer complex questions by developing skills of critical thinking, analysis and evaluation. 

Developing confidence using geographical skills such as interpreting information from maps, graphs, data and photographs.

Community

Helping students to sympathetically understand local, national and global communities

Helping students to understand the interconnected nature of our world and their role in an ever changing planet.

Helping student to become global citizens

Providing opportunities for students to take action and become active members of society, championing for sustainable change

Future Career Pathways: 

Should you have any queries or would like further information regarding this subject please contact Mr D Savory (Subject Lead) via email: Daniel.Savory@oasisbrislington.org