China has experienced rapid economic growth over the past decade or so, but this is jeopardised by an ageing population. This link will take you to a short BBC video report about what is happening in China and the problems they could experience. In 20 years the number of Chinese aged 60+ will double, meaning there will be more retired people in China than the entire population of Western Europe.
What can be done about ageing population? Are there any solutions? Is an ageing population entirely negative, or can we find positives? Where else in the world do we see an ageing of the population and why is this happening?
Click here to read an in depth BBC report on China's ageing population from Sept 20th 2012.
More details on China's ageing population
The economic time bomb - China growing old before it can grow rich? May 2012
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Tuesday 18 September 2012
GCSE fieldtrip to Norfolk - 29th April to 1st May 2013
Year 10 students should, this week, receive a letter about the GCSE fieldtrip to the north Norfolk coast in April 2013. Although some way off, it is essential that reply slips and monies are collected quickly. There is a deadline for deposits (£40) by the 28th September. It would be much appreciated if parents could ensure this money is sent into school by this date. The entire cost of the trip is £140. You may, of course, pay the entire amount in one go if you wish. You may pay in cash, cheque or use the on-line school ParentPay system. Should you require financial assistance, I would urge you to get in touch ASAP.
We have travelled to the Kingswood centre in Overstrand for many years. It is a great place to study coastal environments. The fieldtrip is essential for students as they will use the information collected to write a piece of controlled assessment about how this stretch of coastline is distinctive. As a result of recent changes to the GCSE course, the controlled assessment is now worth 25% of the final grade.
You can find out more information about the centre by clicking here
We have travelled to the Kingswood centre in Overstrand for many years. It is a great place to study coastal environments. The fieldtrip is essential for students as they will use the information collected to write a piece of controlled assessment about how this stretch of coastline is distinctive. As a result of recent changes to the GCSE course, the controlled assessment is now worth 25% of the final grade.
You can find out more information about the centre by clicking here
Tuesday 11 September 2012
Revision Guides for Year 11
The department has ordered revision guides for GCSE students which should be in school soon. Your teacher should issue you with a letter which explains that each guide costs £4. You should show this letter to parents and return the reply slip, along with the money, to school as soon as possible (either to your Geography teacher or Mr Bains).
The revision guides are published by CGP. They are tailored to our syllabus (OCR B) and are good value (the retail price is higher than £4). This blog does have useful links for revision that can also be used. You should make sure that your exercise books from Year 10 are kept safely somewhere as you will obviously revise from them. You should also ensure that your case study folder is kept up to date and your work is printed off the computers.
The revision guides are published by CGP. They are tailored to our syllabus (OCR B) and are good value (the retail price is higher than £4). This blog does have useful links for revision that can also be used. You should make sure that your exercise books from Year 10 are kept safely somewhere as you will obviously revise from them. You should also ensure that your case study folder is kept up to date and your work is printed off the computers.
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