Geography explores the relationship between the Earth and its people through the study of place, space and environment. At The Abbey Junior School, we aim to foster enthusiasm for and confidence in the subject. Pupils develop a real sense of awe and wonder about the world we live in.
Fieldwork and visits are an integral part of the programme here at The Abbey. Pupils are encouraged to question and develop both their enquiry skills and their knowledge and understanding of the natural and human worlds. We use both the locality and areas afield for practical work. Pupils can develop their geographical skills through studies as wide ranging as a local area or a developing country and through the study of geographical themes.
Local walks and surveys to collect data are often used to support the subject. Other trips may include: River and Rowing Museum; Marwell Zoo (conservation of endangered species); The Living Rainforest, Juniper Hall (nr. Dorking); farm visit and treasure hunt; Ufton Court; Castle Head in the Lake District (river study, coastal study, wind farm, energy study, raft building and environmental issues); Bude in Cornwall (coastal environment). Topics are based on the geography national curriculum.
The Abbey School is a very 'green' school. There is a thriving gardening club and a very enthusiastic Eco Council. The school runs a highly successful recycling programme, which includes spectacles, stamps, mobile phones and books. The green ethos of the school has enabled it to become a more stimulating place and has succeeded in reducing the overall environmental impact of the school, while educating the girls for life in the 21st century.