STM Geography and Geology Department

Keep up to date with news and events happening in the Geography and Geology Department at St Thomas More High School, Westcliff.

[St Thomas More High School @stmwestcliff]

Another great day at Hanningfield reservoir today. We learnt about woodland habitats and orienteering with 7A and 7S today. Thanks to all staff and Year 7 for a great 3 days learning about geography in the great outdoors!

[St Thomas More High School @stmwestcliff]

7G & 7P enjoying a trip to the Hanningfield reservoir and nature reserve orienteering and surveying the wildlife!

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

Our Year 13 Geologists had a great first day of fieldwork in the Isle of Arran yesterday at @lochranzacentre. Lots of different techniques ready to put into practice on Wednesday and Thursday. We even saw some seals!

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

Year 10s are working hard at Walton on the Naze today investigating reasons for coastal retreat and hat management strategies are found here!

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

Well done to all students collecting their A Level results today, especially our Geographers and Geologists. Some fantastic results and great to see so many of you choosing to continue studying Geography, Geology or a related subject at university! 🌎🌋🏙

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

Lots of interesting events here for you to attend which look at the broader impacts and responses to climate change. Definitely worth having a look if you are considering studying Geography (or related subject) at A Level or at uni!

[LDNMayor Environment @LDN_environment]

#LDNClimateAction Week is a chance for London to share its world-leading low carbon solutions and expertise, and highlight what the capital is doing to tackle the climate emergency.
📅1-8 July 2019
🌍Check out the events listings
https://t.co/6jzDYBn7Qc

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

After a great day at Alton Towers, our ETA back to school is 22:10. A reminder not to park in the bus lane! @stmwestcliff

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

Year 10 Geographers have had a great first day of fieldwork today! They either visited the River Dove or Ladybower Reservoir and Sheffield. All students got stuck in and thoroughly enjoyed it! @stmwestcliff

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

Year 11 Geography students sit their Paper 1 Physical Geography exam tomorrow afternoon. Good luck! You have all worked extremely hard over the last 3 years- it is now time to show the examiner what you know. Some final hints... #aqagcsegeography

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

Year 10 Geographers- The eve of the best trip of the year has finally arrived! Please meet by 8:30 in the concourse tomorrow morning with all of your luggage. Don’t be late!!!

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

A reminder that the deadline for registering your son/daughters interest in the Iceland trip is Friday. Spaces are still available, so get your form or email on quickly!

[Easygeography.co.uk @easygeography]

Perfect article for #AQA #geography #GCSE paper 3 ... Road building in #Peru economic benefits of building the road as well as impact both positive and negative on indigenous tribes and wildlife .... perfect extra reading #geographyteacher #rainforest https://t.co/bibYfWIGGX

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

More about Cyclone Fani. Add this to your Odisha case study!

[geogabout 🌍 @geogabout]

Cyclone Fani: UN praises India's early warning systems and evacuation of more than one million people, which helped to minimise fatalities https://t.co/siZNAlkI20

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

A Level Geographers... A great article to show how past events and preparation have increased Odisha’s resilience to Cyclone Fani!

[Easygeography.co.uk @easygeography]

How to Save a Million People From a #Cyclone? Ask #Odisha in #India 2.6 million text messages, 43,000 volunteers, 1,000 emergency workers, TV commercials, sirens, buses, police and public address systems blaring “A cyclone is coming. Get to the shelters.” https://t.co/MWgH5KDEuf

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

ICELAND!! 🇮🇸🌋
The Geography and Geology department are in the process of organising another trip for our GCSE and A Level students to Iceland! Check your emails for further details. @stmwestcliff

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

Do you have an interest in Geoscience or Disaster Management? Have a look at this lecture being hosted in London during the Easter holidays! Great to add to UCAS and job applications.

[STM Geography and Geology Department @STMGeogGeol]

Year 12s, get your applications in!

[RGS-IBG Schools @RGS_IBGschools]

Be inspired by fieldwork and outdoor learning. Applications are now open for our fully-funded #ALevel #Geography Summer School. Deadline May 3 https://t.co/BMd3Fmf91V

[Mr B 🎥 @Mr_BOWATER]

New AQA GCSE GEOGRAPHY 9-1 PAPER 1 video is live on YouTube!

https://t.co/kQnMLhcMYZ

Quick breakdown of paper 1 and the different sections.

Paper 2 coming soon.

Paper 3 Pre-Released comes out on 21st March.
Video to follow shortly afterwards.

[Mr B 🎥 @Mr_BOWATER]

NEW AQA GCSE GEOGRAPHY PAPER 2 video is live on YouTube.

https://t.co/sEmWpOO2Po

Talking through the structure of the exam & all the main concepts that pupils need to revise.

Paper 3 Pre-Released Booklet is out this week!