The Geography Department is passionate about the teaching of the subject at King Edward's School. We maintain a fundamental interest in Geography itself and strive to develop both as teachers and as Geographers.

We believe that this passion makes a real difference in the way we teach the subject. We look to discuss different ideas and introduce innovative thinking into lesson planning wherever possible. We are very aware of the need to vary our teaching according to the strengths of different pupils and take great pleasure in the success of the complete range of abilities. We look to keep abreast of exam changes and progressive thinking and incorporate this knowledge into lessons.

We see the subject as an essential part of a well-rounded education, providing key knowledge, skills and understanding for an active part in modern society. We aim to provide a broad Geographical knowledge in Years 7, 8 and 9 so that pupils are aware of their local area and the wider world about them. They have an understanding of the inter-relationships that influence the world and have an appreciation and understanding of different landscapes. We look to play a major role in the delivery of Sustainable Development and give a strong focus to cultural, moral and spiritual aspects of the curriculum.

The Department looks to inspire the pupils to continue the subject at GCSE and beyond and takes particular pleasure in the high number of pupils opting to study Geography at University. We are active members of the Local Geographical Association. The inspirational role of field work is crucial and we aim to take the pupils out of the classroom both on an individual basis and as year groups as often as practically possible. As well as developing an understanding and appreciation of different landscapes this ensures a thorough preparation for their own coursework and provides a wide range of experiences.

In summary, we strive to make King Edward's an exciting, enjoyable and stimulating place in which to teach and learn Geography.

The Geography and Biology departments will be running a joint trip to the Natural History Museum in London on the 28^th February this year.

We will be spending the day there looking at the Geographical and Biological displays, as well as taking the opportunity to see the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Depart KES                  7.30 am: lower entrance

Return KES                   8.00 pm: lower entrance

As part of the AS Geography course there will be a residential field trip this term to Snowdonia, North Wales. 

The trip will be very valuable in preparing pupils for aspects of their two AS modules.  During the fieldtrip pupils will be studying the landforms of upland glaciation, the opportunities afforded by these cold environments and the impact and management of tourism in the National Park.

The Geography course starts by studying Bath and the local area, followed by map skills. As part of the teaching programme, the Geography Department takes pupils on a walk around part of Bath and the surrounding skyline, during which the pupils study the Human and Physical Geography of Bath.

The day is also a great opportunity for pupils new to the Senior School to get to know one another better as they work on their Geography worksheets together.