Geography

Aims of the Geography Department

To stimulate student curiosity, interest in and enjoyment of Geography.
To cultivate a sense of location, a knowledge of places and respect for differing cultures.
To develop an understanding and appreciation of the human and physical dimensions of the environment and recognition of environmental links at varying scales from local to global.
To enable students to perceive Geography in the context of a wider body of knowledge, vocabulary and skills.
To encourage open, enquiring minds that are aware of contemporary issues, to encourage the development of informed opinions and support of such opinions with reasoned arguments.
To enable students to develop a range of desirable personal qualities such as politeness, perseverance, initiative and independence.