Curriculum Intent

The Geography curriculum is designed to ensure that teaching equips students with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. Geographical knowledge and skills are progressive and are sequenced to provide the framework and approaches that provide explanation of how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time.

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Aims

We seek to inspire in students a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people which will remain with them for the rest of their lives, equipping them well for further education and beyond.

Learning Journey

Our learning journeys give a visual overview of the curriculum content covered in each subject. They will help you understand how students make progress in different topics over the years they are with us.

Geography Learning Journey

Key Stage Three Curriculum Overview

In Key Stage 3 Geography, students investigate a wide range of people, places and environments. They start to learn about geographical patterns and processes and the political, economic, social and environmental factors affecting people and places.

Students collect and analyse statistical evidence to answer enquiry questions and are encouraged to develop a personal opinion. They also use a wide range of geographical skills and resources, such as maps, satellite images and ICT to answer questions.

Geography Curriculum Overview Years 7-8

Key Stage Four Curriculum Overview

In KS4 students explore Physical Geography through the study of a diverse range of topics including Natural Hazards, Tropical Rainforests, Ecosystems, Weather and Climate change. This is taught using case studies and real life events with an application of that knowledge through exam question techniques. In Human geography students investigate issues surrounding resource management, overpopulation, megacities and urban issues and challenges, this helps students learn about their environment and people’s impact upon it.

Geography Curriculum Overview- Years 9-11

Revision

Geography GCSE students in Years 10 and Years 11 are encouraged to complete three types of revision weekly: Seneca, Infographics and Practice Papers.

  1. 30 Minutes per week of Seneca Revision: www.senecalearning.com
  2. Infographic from Mrs James YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeographyCaseStudies
  3. Practice Paper Questions from Revision World: www.revisionworld.com

Key Words

We aim to support students in their literacy across all curriculum subjects. We provide key word lists as a teaching and learning tool to support student understanding of the technical vocabulary needed to articulate their learning about a particular subject.

Key Words- Year 7

Key Words- Year 8

Key Words- Key Stage Four

Trips and Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Chichester Trip – Year 7
  • Swanage Trip – Year 9
  • Iceland Trip – KS4

Staff

Mrs R James BA (Hons) MA (Ed) -Curriculum Leader of Humanities and teacher of Geography

Mr T Masson BA (Hons) – Teacher Of Geography

Mrs C Twinn BA (Hons) – Teacher of Re & Geography

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Aims of the School

To inspire and enable all to make a positive contribution to ourselves, our community and the wider society
Pursue excellence in character and in learning

Our Vision

To be the best versions of ourselves

Our Values

All we do as a community is rooted in our three values

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Bourne Community CollegeMonday, February 3rd, 2025 at 5:00pm
We are delighted to share some exciting news from the classroom! Our Year 7 students have been hard at work this term, delving into the fascinating world of myths and legends. As part of their studies, they have been tasked with creating their own mythical monsters—a journey that has spurred their imaginations and artistic talents.

First, the students planned and described their abominable creations in vivid detail. Their creativity and storytelling skills truly shone as they brought these mythical beings to life on paper. Next, they turned their drawings into digital art by using AI, transforming their blood-curdling concepts into striking visual masterpieces.

We are incredibly proud of the effort and dedication our Year 7 students have shown. Their work has been nothing short of spectacular, and we are thrilled to celebrate their achievements with you.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

Warm regards,

Mr Tom Butler and the English Team
Bourne Community College
Bourne Community CollegeFriday, January 31st, 2025 at 5:00pm
Year 10 Geography and Triple Science students had the opportunity to be part of a special cross-curricular enrichment activity. The event was lead by Scientist Dr. Leigh Hickmott, world leading expert in Pack-Ice Killer whales. He visited us at the Bourne to deliver a talk about his recent BBC programme, 'Expedition Killer Whale' and elevated students' knowledge of Antarctica's ecosystems. The students fully immersed themselves into the presentation and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. On behalf of The Bourne Community College, we would like to thank @leighhickmott for his visit and will be looking forward to seeing more of his amazing work.

Please check out Leigh Hickmott recent BBC program:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026dd3

Mrs. R James
Leader of Humanities
Bourne Community College
Bourne Community CollegeWednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 5:00pm
Caterlink's plan for next Wednesdays lunch.
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Bourne Community CollegeMonday, January 27th, 2025 at 5:00pm
Year 8 are currently studying Cubism, learning about this style of art and through this project, they are continuing to develop their drawing skills. Photos show work from a lesson drawing paper cups, using parallel lines and ellipses to guide shape, adding shading with smudge sticks. Photos show some of examples of the work from our fabulous year 8 students!

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