KEGS Geology

Welcome to KEGS Geology

2011-09-10T17:10:00.001+01:00

Welcome to the new Y12 students joining KEGS Geology this week. Hopefully you will enjoy the course and be as successful as the former students. Good luck.

WELL DONE Y12 and Y13

2011-08-18T19:02:00.003+01:00

Congratulations to all the Year 12 and Year 13 Geology students. What a marvellous set of results again this year and a regard for all your hard work.

To the Y13 very best wishes for your future studies; wherever you go enjoy it and do keep in touch. I am sure we would all agree that you have been a wonderful group to work with.

To Y12 you have set the basis for success next year, it is only half time and so there is plenty to do next year.

Good luck everyone !

2011-08-17T22:46:00.001+01:00

Good luck to all the Geology AS and A2 students. Hopefully you will achieve your expectations and best wishes for next year.

Junior Candidate Fellowship

2009-12-06T11:36:00.002Z

The Geological Society of London has developed a new membership level for students studying A level Geology. This is a trerrific oipportunity for you all to take a more active role in the Geological Society of London and to access a vast array of resources, maps, journals and texts that can support your learning ........ also useful for those thinking of applying to university for an Earth Sciences / Geology degree. All this for £10 ......... something else there for the Christmas list ! Details can be accessed at : http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/gsl/site/GSL/lang/en/apply as can application forms.

All talk !

2009-12-06T11:30:00.004Z

The Geological Society of London has a fascinating lecture series covering many aspects of the Geology specification. The lectures by leaders in their field are aimed at a public audience but provide an insight for those with knowledge of the subject too ......... you can apply for tickets to these talks and also view them online at: http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/gsl/op/e%3C/events/shelllondonlectures09

A small number of tickets are available for the next lecture on January 7th 2010 when the
Sir Peter Kent Lecture 2010 takes place and Professor Sir David King discusses: Climate Change as a Global Shifting Force.

YASS Sir, I can boogie !

2009-12-06T11:25:00.003Z

Boogie you may over the Christmas break but for students completing the work for their YASS projects, Fossils and the Origins of Life the deadline for the submission of your work is looming ! Have a good break.

Something for the Christmas list?

2009-12-06T11:09:00.004Z

This is the time of the year when aunts and uncles say "I just don't know what to get them. Have you any ideas?". Well maybe a jolly good geolgical read ......... here is one that might take your fancy: Supercontinent: Ten billion years in the life of our planet by Ted Nield of the Geological Society of London. The book considers the development of the theory of plate tectonics and more.

You might also consider A short History of almost everything by Bill Bryson (available in the school library which covers geological topics in an interesting and informed way or "Trilobite" by Richard Fortey of the Natural History Museum and former president of the GSL. The title rather tells you what it is about.

There are many other books that would help your studies or simply be of interest .... go on put one on your Christmas list

Rock solid results !

2009-08-31T22:09:00.003+01:00

Congratulations to the KEGS Geologists, both AS and A Level who have achieved superb results this summer. Best wishes for the next stage of your education ........ well done.

KEGS Geologists hit the road again !

2009-03-06T14:17:00.003Z

KEGS Year 12 and Y13 Geologists hit the road again to travel to Pembrokeshire for a whistle stop tour of the Pembrokeshire coast. Studying the ORS, folding and fauting of Freshwater East, the volcanics of North Pembrokeshire and the Carboniferous of Saundersfoot they will be preparing for their examination coursework. Bon Voyage!

Low Carb Diet in the Peak District

2008-03-21T09:58:00.004Z

KEGS Geologist struck oil in the Peak District during their first residential field trip. The students also marvelled at the glorious scenery produced by the Carbonfierous reef knolls along the Manifold Valley, the spendour of the Mam Tor lndslide and the faulting and mineralisation of Ecton Copper Mine. Students can access photos of the field visit from the school network.

Earthquake Strikes UK

2008-02-27T08:06:00.001Z

Overnight an earthquake struck Lincolnshire, the largest earthquake for over 25 years. See details at the USGS website: http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/eq_depot/2008/eq_080227_nyae/neic_nyae_h.html

YASS Opportunities for G&T students

2008-01-30T14:47:00.000Z

We are looking at the possibility of students taking past in the OU YASS project. The opportunities are available in the following topic areas:
Fossils and the History of Life
Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Students must apply before the end of this half term: February 8th

Earthquake Fact or Fiction

2008-01-24T12:04:00.000Z

The USGS has put out an interesting report on the Fact or Fiction associated with Quakes ..... we worth a look here and certainly here for more USGS quake links !

Geological Society of London Lectures

2008-01-23T21:48:00.000Z

The Geologial Society of London has made the Shell sponsored lecture series available to watch on line. Lecture details will be updated as the programme progresses. the first, a Lecture by Dr. R. Fortey, FRS can be accessed through this link and details of the forthcoming lectures through this additional link. It is strongly recommended that you take a look.

Iceland

2008-01-21T23:46:00.001Z

A Level Geology field trip to Iceland, the "Land of Ice and Fire" will take place from September 29th to October 2nd 2008 !