STAFF:

  • Mrs Gráinne Millar (HOD)
  • Mrs Sheena Grant
  • Mrs Mairead Greene
  • Mrs Annita Jain
  • Mrs Jennifer Mawhinney

Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future!

Geography prepares for the world of work geographers, with their skills of analysis are highly employable!

Michael Palin

The Geography Department in St. Ronan s College aim to instil in our pupils a deeper understanding of the world in which we live and encourage them to become global citizens appreciating the relationships between people and the environment.

As our world is changing at a faster rate than ever, we believe that Geography as a subject is fundamental in preparing our young people for this ever-changing world at a local, national and global level. As a result we aim to inspire a curiosity in our pupils about the world around them and encourage them to develop their social conscience and evaluate their impact on our world.

We do this through an appreciation of both the physical and human world in which we live as well as the development of our pupils skills so that they leave us as well rounded young adults confident and equipped with transferable skills to support them in later life.

KS3 CURRICULUM

At KS3 the geography department provides a varied curriculum for its pupils. Many of the topics covered are driven by what is happening in the world around us today.

Topics covered at KS3 are shown below.

Year 8

What is geography? Our Geography

Endangered Species

Sustainable Living

Weather

Map Skills

Year 9

Population and Migration

Geography of Sport

Commotion in the Ocean

Tourism

Fieldwork

Year 10

Rocks and Tectonic Activity

Trouble on the High Seas

Boundless Biomes

Extreme Weather

Extreme Cities

KS4 CURRICULUM

We currently offer 2 pathways at KS4 which include:

  • Geography (CCEA)
  • Travel and Tourism (BTEC)

KS5 CURRICULUM

At Post 16 there are 2 pathways offered by the geography department:

  • A Level Geography (CCEA)
  • BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism

EXTRA CURRICULAR

Fieldwork opportunities are provided for pupils at all levels. At KS3 these are to enable pupils to see geography in action. At GCSE and A Level these are primarily focused on exam preparation but also afford pupils the opportunity to experience geography in the world around them. Pupils are encouraged to participate in geography related competitions.

The Eco-Club

What do we do?

  • We aim to make our school as eco- friendly as possible by reducing single use plastics in our school environment.
  • We endeavour to increase the biodiversity in our school environment.
  • This year the Eco- Club will be focusing on reducing litter around the school and in our local community.