Click on the sections below to explore and learn more about the Geography curriculum at St Bernadette’s.
At St Bernadette’s, we strive for a Geography curriculum that inspires our children to be curious and passionate geographers. We encourage children to explore and ask questions about the people and world around them, to develop their knowledge and understanding of human and physical features, alongside learning new skills. We believe that making these connections empowers our children to recognise world-wide challenges and appreciate their role in ensuring a sustainable future.
Our children begin learning about Geography in early years and content is carefully designed, to be engaging, accessible and inclusive. Each key stage builds on previous skills and knowledge to ensure progress, as children journey through the school and develop a love for geography.
We make connections through a topic based, cross-curricular approach and look for opportunities to take learning outside, allowing children to travel the world from their classroom and get practical real-life experiences. Children are made aware of Geography as a discrete subject to help them understand what it is, and the skills they are learning. We deepen knowledge by linking and revisiting areas of learning across topics, so that children will remember more, know more, and understand more.
Our Geography Subject Leader is Mrs Morton.
“I have always loved travelling and exploring the world, fortunate to grow up surrounded by nature on weekends, whilst living in inner city, multicultural Manchester during the week. As an adult, I travelled and lived in different parts of the world. Discovering different places is educational, eye-opening and creates wonderful memories.
As Geography Lead, I’m passionate that our children explore and understand the world around them. We want our children to become mini-geographers and I believe that providing immersive, first-hand experiences across a diverse range of locations and fieldwork will develop a rich knowledge and breadth of skills. We strive to create positive global citizens that respect different cultures and environments, and know how to look after their world. Our children have so many roles to play in the future of geography; as travellers, explorers, architects, economists, politicians and much more. Learning about their world is an invaluable tool that will not only foster a sense of adventure but help them to shape and preserve it for generations to come.” Mrs Morton
Geography Latest News
Please see below for the latest Geography news and updates.
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Year 3 explored the beauty of American landscapes! 🌄✨ They observed and described everything from deserts to forests #stbernadettesgeography
Reception were fantastic ‘season detectives‘ yesterday. We explored the school grounds looking for signs of spring. We drew and labelled blossom, daffodils, daisies, buds, leaves and sunshine. What a beautiful day! #stbernadettesscience #stbernadettesgeography #EYFS
