Geography Week 2026
Geography Week 2026
During the last week of Spring Term, we celebrated Geography Week with an array of activities and events.
Read on for all the highlights from the week.
International Geography Bee
Students in LC1–LC3 and those studying Geography in UC4 and SFC1 took part in the International Geography Bee during their Geography Week lessons.
Over 286 pupils qualified for the IAC International Geography Bee European Championships in Berlin and the 2026 International Geography Championships in Khao Lak, Thailand!
The Geography Department will award prizes to anyone achieving 98%+ and top of the year group – keep an eye out for the results!
Mock COP
On the Wednesday of Geography Week, the Environmental Society ran a Mock COP event. It gave students the opportunity to step into the roles of world leaders and climate negotiators in a simulated global climate summit.
Participants represented different countries, researching their priorities, pressures, and environmental impact before taking part in structured debates, with the help of an interactive dashboard.
During the simulation, students discussed key issues such as carbon emissions, renewable energy, and climate responsibility, often needing to balance economic interests with environmental commitments. Through negotiation and compromise, they worked together to draft agreements aimed at addressing climate change.
The event not only deepened students’ understanding of global environmental issues but also developed their skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and diplomacy, highlighting how complex and collaborative real-world climate action can be.
Thank you to Iris (SFC2) and Mrs Floyd for organising and running the event.
FairTrade Chocolate Tasting
On the final day of Geography Week, pupils were able to sign up for a Fair Trade Chocolate Tasting.
Pupils were introduced to the importance of Fairtrade in the chocolate industry and highlighted the challenges faced by cocoa farmers.
For example, around 6 million people worldwide rely on cocoa farming, but many struggle with poverty, unsafe working conditions, deforestation, gender inequality and even child labour.
Fair Trade aims to improve these conditions by ensuring farmers receive a fair and stable price for their crops, work in safe environments, and have basic rights.
The session included a chocolate tasting activity where students evaluated different chocolate bars based on appearance, aroma, texture, and taste. They also compared Fairtrade and non-Fairtrade products, guessed cocoa percentages, and considered value for money.
The crowd favourite was definitely Tony’s Chocoloney! But pupils were shocked to find out that Cadbury’s Dairy Milk was not Fair Trade, but instead Cocoa Life…
Mr Westcott,
Head of Geography
