Geography at Queen Anne’s aims to introduce geographical topics and concepts that help girls to understand the world around them locally, nationally and globally. The girls develop inquisitive minds about the world in which they live. This will provide a solid foundation for further studies into GCSE and A Level. At GCSE and A Level geography will give you an understanding of the complexities of human and physical environments. It addresses contemporary issues and enables you to become an informed global citizen. The course aims to study the inter-relationships between people and their varied environments, and the questions, issues and problems which arise from these relationships.
THE DEPARTMENT
Head of Geography: Mrs Gill Little
Geography:
Mrs Imogen Robson-Hemmings
Geography: Mrs Linda McGrenary
Based in the main school building, girls are taught in purpose-built classrooms. When required for research purposes some lessons are taught in one of the state-of-the-art ICT suites.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Fieldwork is integral to geography and we value its many benefits. In the 4s (year 8) we go to Cornwall; the trip includes a study of coastal and river features, practising map skills through orienteering; also team-building activities, surfing and kayaking. In U4 (year 9) there is a pre-GCSE trip to Malham, Yorkshire, to study landscape features and practise data collection skills. In L5 (year 10) we visit the East End of London to study Urban Regeneration including the redevelopment of the Olympic Park site. In L6 we visit Dorset to study coastal features and collect data for the geographics skills component of the course. Also we have a senior expedition; to date we have visited Iceland and Sicily. In addition to the above trips we regularlly take the girls out locally to collect data.
Other opportunities provided include entering competitions and quizzes, for example entering a team in a local quiz organised by the Geographical Association. We also take Sixth Form girls to local university lectures or invite guest speakers to come and speak to the girls.