Our Essential Characteristics of Geographers
At the Riverside Federation, we place geography at the forefront of our educational ethos, recognising its vital role in developing well-rounded global citizens. Our dedicated staff are committed to delivering geography through thoughtfully structured blocks, ensuring that each topic is explored in depth while fostering a rich understanding of the subject.
Our ambition is to instil in our pupils a profound knowledge of places, including their characteristics and significance within the broader context of global interconnectivity. We strive to cultivate a robust base of geographical terminology and understanding, enabling students to engage in complex geographical inquiries with a high level of fluency.
To enhance our educational offerings, we are actively seeking to improve fieldwork opportunities, providing our students with hands-on experiences that solidify their understanding of the dynamic relationship between human and physical environments. We aspire for our learners to develop original and creative interpretations of geographical topics, while honing the analytical skills needed to draw well-reasoned conclusions.
Ultimately, we aim to ignite a passion and curiosity for geography among our pupils. We encourage them to express informed, well-balanced opinions on contemporary societal and environmental issues, thereby equipping them for informed citizenship in an interconnected world.
Finding out about Antartica on a world map in EYFS
EYFS designing a map for the Jolly Postman
KS1 finding countries in an atlas
KS1 plotting landmarks in London
KS1 investigating continents
KS1 recreating London with blocks
KS1 using a globe and an atlas side-by-side
Y34 investigating human and physical features of Greece
Y34 debating advantages and disadvantages of wind power
Y34 on a local fieldtrip
Y56 investigating South America
Y5/6 learning about Mount St Helen's during their North America topic.