Welcome to the STP Geography Department

The Geographers at Ysgol Sir Thomas Picton aim to:

  • Build an extraordinary learning community that goes beyond the curriculum.
  • Adopt a spirit of enquiry and continual improvement.
  • Draw on the rich variety of experience and views to support all teaching and learning
  • Encourage links with other schools and departments locally, nationally and globally
  • To enable each person’s continued personal and professional development.


    • For pupils we seek to develop:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the planet Earth and its peoples.
  • Lasting awareness of the world around us.
  • Sensitivity and empathy towards all others.
  • Tolerance and independent thinking.
  • Preparedness for an active citizen’s role in a changing world.


    • The knowledge, skills and attitudes developed in Geography. Geographers are among some of the most employable people.


    The Department

    Mr. A Thompson (Head of Department)
    Mr. S. Harries
    Mr. G James
    Mrs. D Pretious


    Geography Rooms

    The main geography teaching rooms are D10 and D11


    Key Stage 3

    Year 7 follow the integrated curriculum. Here is a selection of topics from our Year 8/9 scheme of work: Volcanoes and earthquakes, Extreme weather conditions, Crime, Development, Deforestation, and Rocks and landscape.


    Key Stage 4

    Year 10/11 follow the AQA GCSE exam course and will carry out field work on the River Gwaun.


    Key Stage 5

    Year 12/13 follow the AQA AS/A2 exam course.



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